Definition

Relating to a type of fiber found in nerve cells that helps support their structure.

Example

The presence of neurofibrillary tangles is often associated with certain neurodegenerative diseases.

Conversation

Did you read the article about the neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's research?

Yeah, it was really eye-opening!

I had no idea how much those tangles could affect brain function.

It's fascinating and a bit scary at the same time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neurofibrillary → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "fibrillary" (from Latin "fibrilla", meaning small fiber). The term refers to small fibers associated with nerves, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nerve' ('neuro-') and 'small fiber' ('fibrillary') to remember that 'neurofibrillary' relates to small fibers in the nervous system.

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