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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Filum

filtration
filtration angle
filtration coefficient
filtration fraction
filtration slits
filtration space
filtrations
filtre
filtred
filtres
filtride
filtrides
filtring
filtrum
filtrum ventriculi
filum (current term)
filum durae matris spinalis
filum of spinal dura mater
filum terminale
fimble
fimble hemp
fimbles
fimbria
fimbria hippocampi
fimbria ovarica
fimbriae
fimbriae of uterine tube
fimbriae tubae uterinae
fimbrial
fimbriate

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