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fimbria

/ˈfɪmbriə/ /ˈfɪmbriːə/

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noun

Frange, frange tubaire

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

Examples :

"The surgeon carefully separated the fimbria from the ovary during the minimally invasive procedure. "

Le chirurgien a soigneusement séparé la frange de l'ovaire pendant la procédure mini-invasive.

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noun

Fimbria, appendice en forme de cheveux

Hairlike appendage found on the cell surface of many bacteria; used by the bacteria to adhere to one another, to animal cells and to some inanimate objects.

Examples :

"The bacteria used their fimbria to stick tightly to the surface of the school desk, making it hard to wash them away. "

Les bactéries utilisaient leurs fimbria pour adhérer fermement à la surface du bureau de l'école, ce qui rendait difficile de les éliminer.

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