fibrillar

/fəˈbriːlər, ˈfaɪbrɪlɑr/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling fibrils or fibers

“The fibrillar structure of the protein was studied under an electron microscope.”

2. noun

a fibril or fiber; a small, branching thread of protein or other material

“The fibrillar filaments were seen to be a key component of the cell’s structural framework.”

Synonyms

  • fiber
  • fibril

Antonyms

  • amorphous
  • disordered