"macrofibre" meaning in English

See macrofibre in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: macrofibres [plural]
Etymology: macro- + fibre Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|macro|fibre}} macro- + fibre Head templates: {{en-noun}} macrofibre (plural macrofibres)
  1. (biology) Any of a series of highly-ordered multicellular structures, on the surface of some bacteria, that undergo twisting and writhing motions Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-macrofibre-en-noun-FdrV4XsX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with macro- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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