Fimbria 961376 217562903 2008-06-06T16:26:39Z Dyanega 1357080 cleanup A '''fimbria''' (plural '''fimbriae''') is a [[Latin]] word that literally means "fringe." It is commonly used in science and medicine, with its meaning depending on the field of study or the context. For example: *In [[bacteriology]], '''[[fimbria (bacteriology)]]''' is a [[protein]]aceous appendage in many [[gram-negative]] bacteria that is thinner and shorter than a [[flagellum]]. *With regard to the [[brain]], '''[[fimbria (neuroanatomy)]]''' is a prominent band of white matter along the medial edge of the [[hippocampus]]. *In the female reproductive system, the '''[[fimbria (female reproductive system)]]''' is a fringe of tissue near the ovary leading to the [[Fallopian tube]]. *In [[entomology]], a fimbria is a fringe of [[seta]]e, usually along the margin of a segment. *[[Cognomen]] of Roman general [[Gaius Flavius Fimbria]] (d. [[84 BC]]). *[[Fimbria (genus)]] a genus of clams. {{Disambig}} [[fr:Fimbria]] [[it:Fimbria]] [[pl:Fimbrie]] [[zh:菌毛]]