Filum

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪləm/

Filum (noun)

  1. A thin cord-like structure in the body, often a nerve or tendon, that connects or supports parts.
  2. A main group of living things in classification, below kingdom and above class.

Examples

  • The filum connects nerve signals along the body.
  • A filum carries messages between the brain and muscles.