Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
funiculi
noun
/ˈfjuːnɪkaɪ/
Definition
A term referring to small, rope-like structures or filaments.
Examples
- The funiculi in the spinal cord help transmit signals between the brain and the body.
- Botanists studied the funiculi of the plant to understand its nutrient distribution.
- During the dissection, the funiculi were clearly visible as distinct strands.
Meaning
In a biological context, funiculi are often strands of tissue that connect or support an organ or part of a structure.
Synonyms
- fibers
- strands
- filaments
