adjective
- having a fibrous or thread-like structure; composed of or containing small fibers
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- The fibrillated tissue showed signs of damage under the microscope.
- Fibrillated cartilage can cause joint pain and stiffness.
- The material had a fibrillated appearance after being stretched.
- Doctors examined the fibrillated muscle fibers for abnormalities.
- The fibrillated surface provided better grip than the smooth alternative.