Fimbria

usgb/ˈfɪm.bri.ə/
noun

A fimbria is a thread-like structure or fringe, especially on the surface of certain tissues or cells.

The fimbria of the fallopian tubes capture the released egg from the ovary.
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fimbria of the ovary,fimbriae in anatomy,fimbria of the uterine tube

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Medical Terminology

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The word is often used in the context of reproductive anatomy.
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Technical Usage

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Proper Pronunciation

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