Definition

1. 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

1. a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers)
2. an installment of a printed work