fascicle
pronunciation
How to pronounce fascicle in British English: UK ['fæsɪkl]
How to pronounce fascicle in American English: US ['fæsɪkəl]
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- Noun:
- an installment of a printed work
- a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers)
Word Origin
- fascicle (n.)
- "a bunch, bundle, small collection," 1620s, from Latin fasciculus "a small bundle, a bunch (of flowers); small collection (of letters, books, etc.)," diminutive of fascis (see fasces). As "part of a work published in installments," 1640s (also fascicule, from French). Related: Fasciculate; fasciculation; fascicular; fascicularly; fasciculated.
Example
- 1. Numerical simulation of mosquito fascicle inserting into human skin .
- 2. Inflorescences terminal or axillary , racemes , panicles , or cymes , rarely 1-flowered or several flowers in a fascicle ; bracteoles minute or absent .