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neurofibril

neurofibril

9.9
Very small thin fibers inside nerve cells that help keep their shape
  • noun
  • /ˌnjʊəroʊˈfaɪbrɪl/
  • Specialized
: neurofibrilla
  • The neurofibril is essential for maintaining the structure of the neuron.

Examples

  • Damage to a neurofibril can affect the function of nerve cells.

  • Scientists observed the neurofibril under a high-powered microscope during the experiment.

  • The neurofibril structure is essential for neuron function.

  • Scientists study neurofibrils to understand nerve cell health.

  • Damage to a neurofibril can disrupt the transmission of signals in nerve cells.

  • During the study, researchers stained the neurofibril to visualize its structure better.

  • Each neurofibril plays a crucial role in providing support to the neuron.

Synonyms

fiber
vsneurofibril
  • Specialized
18 3.7

A long thin cell in the body found in muscle and nerve tissue

is a specific microscopic thread inside nerve cells that supports axons and dendrites
fibril
vsneurofibril
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A very thin thread inside body tissue or made by people

is specifically the threads inside nerve cells that support axons and dendrites
microfibril
vsneurofibril
  • Specialized
8.9

A very small thread that gives support and strength to plants or tissues

is located inside nerve cells and supports axons and dendrites

Surface Forms

neurofibril singular
neurofibrils plural

Morphology

neurofibril = fibril (semi-transparent) = neuro + fibril

This is a technical prefixation of neuro- 'nerve' to fibril 'small fiber', so the meaning is compositionally clear but specialized.

Etymology

Neurofibril comes from neuro- meaning 'nerve' and fibril, a small form of fiber meaning 'thread', so you can imagine tiny threads inside a nerve cell. That's why a neurofibril is a small, thread-like fiber that helps give a neuron its shape.