fascicle

/'fæsikl/ Cách viết khác : (fascicule) /'fæsikju:l/ (fasciculus) /fə'sikjuləs/
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fascicle

A student examines a fascicle of nerve fibers in an anatomy textbook.

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.
fascicle

A student examines a fascicle of nerve fibers in an anatomy textbook.

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