fascicle
/'fæsikl/ Cách viết khác : (fascicule) /'fæsikju:l/ (fasciculus) /fə'sikjuləs/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A bundle of fibers, especially nerve fibers: In anatomy and biology, a "fascicle" refers to a small, distinct bundle of threads, fibers, or cells, most commonly used to describe bundles of nerve or muscle fibers.
- An installment of a printed work: In publishing, a "fascicle" is one part of a book or a large work that is published in separate, often numbered, sections.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Anatomical):
- The nerve fascicle was clearly visible under the microscope.
- Each muscle fascicle is surrounded by connective tissue.
- Noun (Publishing):
- The dictionary was published in monthly fascicles.
- He collected all the fascicles to complete the botanical study.
Advanced Usage
- "Fascicle of a nerve": A specific bundle of nerve axons.
- The surgeon carefully avoided damaging the fascicle.
- "To be issued in fascicles": Describes a publication method.
- The encyclopedia was issued in fascicles over a two-year period.
Variants and Related Words
- Fasciculus (n): A technical synonym, especially in anatomical contexts.
- The fasciculus gracilis is a tract in the spinal cord.
- Fascicled (adj): Arranged in or forming fascicles.
- The plant had fascicled leaves.
- Fascicule (n): An alternative spelling for the publishing sense.
Synonyms
- Bundle: A collection of things tied or wrapped together.
- Part: A portion or division of a whole.
- Installment: A single part of a serialized publication.
Related Terms and Phrases
- Muscle fascicle: A bundle of skeletal muscle fibers.
- The arrangement of muscle fascicles affects the muscle's strength.
- Nerve fascicle: A bundle of nerve fibers within a peripheral nerve.
- Each nerve fascicle has its own protective sheath.
Noun
- a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers)
- an installment of a printed work