What does fimbria mean?

Definitions for fimbria
ˈfɪm bri ə; -briˌifim·bri·a

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. fimbrianoun

    thin projections forming a fringe (especially around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube)

Wiktionary

  1. fimbrianoun

    Any anatomical structure in the form of a fringe, but especially that around the ovarian end of the Fallopian tube.

Wikipedia

  1. Fimbria

    A fimbria (plural fimbriae, adjective fimbriate) 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.

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  1. fimbria

    Fimbria refers to a series of small, finger or fringe-like projections from a larger body or structure. In medical and anatomy terms, it is often used to describe certain parts of the human body, such as the fimbria of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system or the fimbriae of the brain. In microbiology, fimbriae are small appendages on bacteria that aid in adherence to other cells or surfaces.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Fimbrianoun

    a fringe, or fringed border

  2. Fimbrianoun

    a band of white matter bordering the hippocampus in the brain

  3. Etymology: [L., fringe. See Fringle.]

Entomology

  1. Fimbria

    thick, ciliated hair at the termination of any part: fringes.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of fimbria in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of fimbria in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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