fimbria

fimbria definition - medical

fim·bri·a (fĭmˈbrē-ə)

noun pl. fim·bri·ae (-brē-ēˌ)
  1. A fringelike anatomical part or structure.
  2. See pilus.

Related Forms:

  • fimˈbri·al adjective

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