fasciculus

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[edit] English

[edit] Noun

fasciculus (plural fasciculi)

  1. (anatomy) A small bundle of nerve, muscle or tendon fibers.

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[edit] Etymology

Diminutive of fascis (“bundle”).

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  • IPA: /faˈskɪː.kʊ.lʊs/

[edit] Noun

fasciculus (genitive fasciculī); m, second declension

  1. A small bundle or package.
  2. A bunch of flowers, nosegay.

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Number Singular Plural
nominative fasciculus fasciculī
genitive fasciculī fasciculōrum
dative fasciculō fasciculīs
accusative fasciculum fasciculōs
ablative fasciculō fasciculīs
vocative fascicule fasciculī

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