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fibril

Fibril (noun) means a fine fibre or filament.

noun
1
A fine fibre or filament.
2
Any fine, filamentous structure in animals or plants.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fibrilla, diminutive of Latin fibra. Doublet of fibrilla. Compare fibre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of fibril?

"fibril" (noun) means a fine fibre or filament.

What are the different meanings of fibril?

"fibril" has 2 main meanings: 1. A fine fibre or filament; 2. Any fine, filamentous structure in animals or plants.

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