neurofibrils
/ˌnʊroʊˈfaɪbrəlz/
noun
- Tiny thread-like structures found inside nerve cells that help give the cell its shape and support the transport of materials.
- Damage to neurofibrils can affect how signals travel through the brain.
- Under a microscope, neurofibrils look like delicate threads running through the neuron.
- Scientists study neurofibrils to understand how nerve cells maintain their structure.