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fibrillar

Meanings

  • a protein substance in muscle that contracts when stimulated

    - "The fibrillar protein in the heart muscle is responsible for contraction during a heartbeat."
Rhymes
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hilarious , mirage , savage , village
Homophones
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  1. fibrillar (en) : relating to or consisting of fibrils

  2. fibrillar (es) : fibrilar, fibroso, constituido de fibras

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fibril , fibrillar , fibrils
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{"term"=>"fibrillar", "lang"=>"en", "part_of_speech"=>"", "singular"=>"fibrillar", "plural"=>"fibrillars", "possessive"=>"fibrillar's"}

Etymology
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derived from the Latin word 'fibrilla', meaning small fiber

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  1. Did you know that the term 'fibrillar' comes from the Latin word 'fibrilla', which means 'little fiber'?

  2. Did you know that the human heart contains about 35 million heart muscle cells, also known as cardiomyocytes, which are organized into bundles or fascicles, and are connected to the skeleton via tendons?

  3. Did you know that the human body contains about 100 trillion cells, which is a staggering number, and is a testament to the incredible complexity and diversity of life on Earth?

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  1. muscle tissue: A type of specialized biological tissue that is responsible for producing force and motion in the body. Muscle tissue is composed of long, elongated cells called muscle fibers, which are organized into bundles or fascicles, and are connected to the skeleton via tendons. Muscle tissue is classified into three main types based on the structure and function of the muscle fibers: skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle.

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The term 'fibrillar' has been used in various cultural contexts, including scientific research, medical diagnoses, and artistic expression. For example, in scientific research, the term 'fibrillar' is used to describe the structure and behavior of various biological materials, such as muscle tissue, nerve fibers, and collagen fibers. In medical diagnoses, the term 'fibrillar' is used to describe the presence or absence of fibrils in various body fluids, such as blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and pleural fluid. In artistic expression, the term 'fibrillar' is used to describe the texture and appearance of various artistic media, such as paintings, sculptures, and textiles. For example, in painting, the term 'fibrillar' is used to describe the texture and appearance of various natural and man-made subjects, such as trees, flowers, water, rocks, and buildings. In sculpture, the term 'fibrillar' is used to describe the texture and appearance of various natural and man-made subjects, such as trees, flowers, water, rocks, and buildings, as well as the various artistic techniques used to create the sculptures, such as carving, casting, modeling, and welding.

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