1. plural of filum; thread-like structures or fibers, especially in anatomy or biology
Usage: technical; anatomy; biology

Examples

• The fila in the nerve tissue help transmit signals throughout the body.
• Under the microscope, the fila appeared as delicate, thread-like structures.
• The spider's web is composed of many fine fila woven together.
• Biologists studied the fila that make up the muscle fibers.
• The plant's root system contains numerous fila that absorb water.