neurofibrillary
/ˌnʊroʊˈfɪbrəˌlɛri/
adjective
- Relating to the tiny fibers found inside nerve cells, especially in the brain.
- The scientist studied neurofibrillary tangles in brain tissue.
- Neurofibrillary changes are often linked to memory loss in older adults.
- The doctor explained that neurofibrillary structures help nerve cells keep their shape.