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Definition of Filum
1. Noun. A threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells).
Exact synonyms: Filament
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Structure, Bodily Structure, Body Structure, Complex Body Part, Structure
Specialized synonyms: Hair, Pilus
Derivative terms: Filar
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Structure, Bodily Structure, Body Structure, Complex Body Part, Structure
Specialized synonyms: Hair, Pilus
Derivative terms: Filar
Definition of Filum
1. Noun. (anatomy) a filamentous anatomical structure ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Filum
1. a threadlike anatomical structure [n -LA]
Medical Definition of Filum
1. A structure of filamentous or threadlike appearance. Origin: L. Thread (05 Mar 2000)