fibro-

a combining form meaning “fiber,” used in the formation of compound words:
fibrolite.

fibro-

combining_form

fibro

/ ˈfaɪbrəʊ /

Origin of fibro-¹

Combining form representing Latin fibra fiber

Origin of fibro-¹

from Latin fibra fibre

The section of the stalk shows a single U-shaped fibro-vascular bundle, and a strong outer sclerenchymatous sheath.

The root-stock contains six or eight roundish or flattened fibro-vascular bundles arranged in a circle near the outer surface.

The fibro-vascular system in the leaf constitutes the venation.

Threads of fibro-vascular tissue in a leaf, petal, or other flat organ.

The fibro-vascular bundles consist mainly of bast and wood fibers and vessels.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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