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fibrous

[fahy-bruhs] / ˈfaɪ brəs /


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Fibrous root systems are found in monocots and tap root systems are found in dicots.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Figure 24.13 Fibrous connective tissue from the tendon has strands of collagen fibers lined up in parallel.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Fibrous bands called retinacula sheath the tendons at the wrist.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Fibrous degeneration: The elderly can develop this kind of partly blocked heart rate, but that was unlikely in this young woman.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2012

Dr. Robinson's Fibrous and Textile Metallic Filling is a shredded metallic alloy, mostly tin, and has the appearance of woven or felt foil.

From Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth by Ambler, Henry Lovejoy




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