fimbriae
Noun
The word is derived from fimbria
Meaning
of Fimbria
Source: Webster's dictionaryExamples
Fimbriae, or pili are formed of a protein called pilin ( antigenic ) and are responsible for attachment of bacteria to specific receptors of human cell ( cell adhesion ).
Fimbriae are found in Gram-negative bacteria.
Fimbriae are either located at the poles of a cell, or are evenly spread over its entire surface.