fibrillous

/ˌfaɪbrɪˈlaʊs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling fibrils; especially : having a structure of or resembling fibrils that are the elementary filaments of muscle or other tissues

“The fibrillous texture of the muscle tissue caught the scientist’s attention.”

2. noun

A fibril or a fibrillous structure

“The doctor observed a fibrillous growth on the patient’s skin.”

Synonyms

  • fibril
  • filamentary

Antonyms

  • amorphous
  • disorganized