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fimbriae
This term is used primarily in anatomical and microbiological contexts to describe fringe-like or hair-like structures. In human anatomy, it specifically refers to the delicate, finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes that sweep the ovum into the tube. In microbiology, it describes the proteinaceous appendages that allow bacteria to adhere to host tissues, a critical factor in the colonization and pathogenicity of certain species.
Grammatically, fimbriae is the plural form of the Latin word fimbria. While it is common to see the plural form used in medical literature to describe the collective fringe of an organ or the multiple appendages on a bacterium, the singular form fimbria is used when referring to a single projection.
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The fimbriae at the end of the fallopian tube help sweep the egg into the tube.
Look at how these bacterial fimbriae allow the cells to cling to the host tissue.
I wonder if the fimbriae are functioning properly in this patient.
The iris is connected to the ciliary body by the fimbriae.
Certain pathogens use fimbriae to colonize the urinary tract.
The professor explained that fimbriae are essential for bacterial adhesion.
Without healthy fimbriae, the chance of capturing the ovum decreases.
These microscopic fimbriae act like tiny anchors for the bacteria.