First Known Use: 1898
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neurofibril
noun neu·ro·fi·bril \-ˈfī-brəl, -ˈfi-\
Definition of NEUROFIBRIL
: a fine proteinaceous fibril that is found in cytoplasm (as of a neuron or a paramecium) and is capable of conducting excitation
— neu·ro·fi·bril·lary \-brə-ˌler-ē\ adjective
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Origin of NEUROFIBRIL
New Latin neurofibrilla, from neur- + fibrilla fibril
Medical Dictionary
neurofibril
noun neu·ro·fi·bril \ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈfīb-rəl, -ˈfib-\
Medical Definition of NEUROFIBRIL
: a fine proteinaceous fibril that is found in cytoplasm (as of a neuron or a paramecium) and is capable of conducting excitation
—neu·ro·fi·bril·lary \-rə-ˌler-ē\ also neu·ro·fi·bril·lar \-rə-lər\ adjective
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