fascicle

• Substantivo que designa uma parte ou fascículo de uma obra impressa publicada em partes, ou um feixe de fibras, como nervos ou músculos.

A noun referring to a single part or installment of a printed work, or a bundle of fibers, such as nerve fibers.

1. Installment of a printed workC1formal

   A small, separately published section or part of a larger book or document, often issued in installments.

   Fascículo de obra impressa

   • The encyclopedia was published in fascicles over several years.
   • He collected each fascicle of the botanical treatise as it was released.
   • The library holds a complete set of the original fascicles.

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2. Bundle of fibersC1formalmedical

   A small bundle or cluster of anatomical structures, such as nerve fibers, muscle fibers, or blood vessels.

   Feixe de fibras

   • The nerve fascicle was clearly visible under the microscope.
   • Damage to a single fascicle can affect motor function.
   • The surgeon carefully separated the fascicles of the nerve.

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