fimbria

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A fringe, or fringed border.

A band of white matter bordering the hippocampus in the brain.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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After confirming peace with Mithridates, Sulla went to negotiate with Fimbria, at which point Fimbria’s army deserted to Sulla and Fimbria committed suicide. Source: Internet

A fimbria is a short pilus that is used to attach the bacterium to a surface. Source: Internet

Fimbria tried to offer peace with Sulla, but Sulla and Mithridates were already in negotiations which were favorable to both parties, therefore negating any necessity for Fimbria’s offer to Mithridates. Source: Internet

Fimbria A fimbria also known as a pilus is a short, thin, hair-like filament found on the surface of bacteria. Source: Internet

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