fimbriation
/ˌfɪmbriˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The state or condition of being fringed or having a fringed edge.
- Under the microscope, the fimbriation of the cell surface was clearly visible.
- The fimbriation of the leaf edge helps the plant capture more sunlight.
- The fimbriation of the fabric gave the dress a soft, decorative finish.
- The process of forming a fringe or fringed structure.
- Scientists study the fimbriation of bacteria to understand how they infect hosts.
- Fimbriation occurs naturally in some tissues during development.
- The artist's technique involved the careful fimbriation of the paper's edge.