fimbrial

/ˈfɪmbriəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling a fimbria (a fringe or fringed edge).
    • The fimbrial structure of the bacterium helps it attach to surfaces.
    • Doctors examined the fimbrial end of the fallopian tube for any blockages.
    • The fimbrial hairs on the cell surface are visible only under high magnification.
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