neurofibril
/ˌnʊroʊˈfaɪbrəl/
noun
- A tiny fiber found inside nerve cells that helps give the cell its shape and structure.
- Damage to a neurofibril can affect how a neuron sends signals.
- Scientists study the neurofibril to understand how brain cells stay healthy.
- Under a microscope, you can see the neurofibril running through the nerve cell.