Fimbria
Fimbria
Fimbria (pronunciation: /ˈfɪmbriə/) is a term used in the field of medicine and biology to describe a series of fringes or projections from the edge of a structure. The term is derived from the Latin word 'fimbria', meaning 'fringe'.
Etymology
The term 'fimbria' is derived from the Latin word 'fimbria', which means 'fringe'. It was first used in the medical context to describe the fringe-like projections found on certain structures in the body.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, 'fimbria' is most commonly used to refer to the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes. These are a series of small, fringe-like projections located at the end of the fallopian tubes, near the ovary. The fimbriae play a crucial role in the process of ovulation, as they help to guide the released egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube.
Fimbria can also refer to other fringe-like structures in the body, such as the fimbriae of the brain. These are a series of projections located on the underside of the brain, which are involved in the transmission of signals within the brain.
Related Terms
- Fimbriae of uterine tube: The fringe-like projections located at the end of the fallopian tubes.
- Fimbriae of brain: The projections located on the underside of the brain.
- Ovulation: The process in which an egg is released from the ovary.
- Fallopian tube: The tube through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fimbria
- Wikipedia's article - Fimbria
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