fibrilliform
Definition
Adjective: Having the form or appearance of a small fiber or filament; shaped like a tiny thread or fibril.
Usage Examples
- (The tissue had the shape of small fibers.)
- (The roots grow in a thread-like shape.)
Advanced Usage
- In botany: "fibrilliform" can describe root hairs that are elongated and threadlike.
- The fibrilliform root hairs of the seedling increased its surface area for nutrient uptake. (The tiny, fiber-shaped hairs helped the plant absorb more nutrients.)
- In anatomy: Used to describe connective tissue components.
- The fibrilliform collagen fibers provide structural support to the dermis. (The thin, fiber-shaped collagen strands strengthen the skin layer.)
Variants and Related Words
- Fibril (noun): a small, thin fiber or thread.
- The fibrils in the muscle contract to produce movement. (The tiny fibers shorten to create motion.)
- Fibrilliform (adjective): directly derived from "fibril" + "-form" (shape).
- Fibrillar (adjective): relating to or consisting of fibrils.
- The fibrillar network in the cell provides structural integrity. (The network of thin fibers keeps the cell stable.)
Synonyms
- Filamentous: resembling or composed of filaments (thin threads).
- Threadlike: having the shape or appearance of a thread.
- Fibrous: containing or resembling fibers.
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