Look up: fimbria

1. Fimbria
   Tube-like protein structures on the exterior of some bacteria, which may be involved in attachment to surfaces and the formation of pellicles but are not involved in motility.
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2. fimbria
   [n] - thin projections forming a fringe (especially around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube)
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3. Fimbria
   Fim'bri·a noun ; plural Fimbriæ . [ Latin , fringe. See Fringle .] (Anat.) (a) plural A fringe, or fringed border. (b) A band of white matter bordering the hippocampus in the brain. -- Fim'bri*al adjective
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4. fimbria
   Short filamentous structure on a bacterial cell, although flagella-like in structure, generally present in many copies and not involved in motility. Plays a role in adherence to surfaces and in the formation of pellicles. ... See: pilus. ... The finger-like projections at the ends of the fallopian t...
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5. fimbria
   noun thin projections forming a fringe (especially around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube)
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6. fimbria
   (fim´bre-ә) pl. fim´briae Latin word meaning fringe or border. In anatomy, it is used for a fringelike structure. pilus (def. 2). fimbriae of fallopian tube the numerous divergent fringelike processes on the distal part of the infundibulum of the fallopian tube; called ...
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7. Fimbria
   • (n.) A fringe, or fringed border. • (n.) A band of white matter bordering the hippocampus in the brain.
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8. Fimbria
   The opening of the fallopian tube that is located near the ovary. When the area is stimulated by follicular fluid released during ovulation, fingerlike ends grasp the ovary and pull the egg into the fallopian tube.
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9. fimbria
   Type: Term Pronunciation: fim′brē-ă, -brē-ē Definitions: 1. Any fringelike structure. Synonyms: pilus2, fringe
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10. Fimbria
    The opening of the fallopian tube near the ovary with fingerlike ends which grasp the ovary and coax the egg into the tube.
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11. fimbria
    Latin = a fringe, hence, fimbria hippocampi, a scalloped band of fibres alongside the hippocampus.
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12. Fimbria
    A `fimbria` (plural `fimbriae`) is a Latin word that literally means "fringe." It is commonly used in science and medicine, with its meaning depending on the field of study or the context. In particular, it can refer to: Roman name: As a Roman cognomen, `Fimbria` can refer to:
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13. Fimbria
    (bacteriology) ``. In bacteriology, a `fimbria` (plural `fimbriae`), not to be confused with pili, is a proteinaceous appendage in many Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria that is thinner and shorter than a flagellum. This appendage ranges from 3-10 nanometers in diameter and can be...
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