nerve fibre

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An axon, the long threadlike part of a nerve cell.

fibreADJECTIVE + NOUN (material/body tissue)

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nerve

Examples (10)

  • The damaged nerve fibre was unable to transmit signals properly.
  • Researchers studied the structure of individual nerve fibres under the microscope.
  • Multiple sclerosis affects the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibres.
  • The surgeon carefully repaired the severed nerve fibre during the operation.
  • Each nerve fibre can conduct electrical impulses at different speeds.
  • The medication helped regenerate damaged nerve fibres in the peripheral nervous system.
  • Scientists measured the diameter of the nerve fibre to determine its conduction velocity.
  • Chronic diabetes can lead to degeneration of nerve fibres in the extremities.
  • The pathologist examined the nerve fibre for signs of inflammation.
  • Advanced imaging techniques can now visualize individual nerve fibres in living tissue.