nerve fiber

noun

: any of the processes (such as axons or dendrites) of a neuron

Examples of nerve fiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The eye flattens due to fluid redistribution, the retinal nerve fiber layer can thicken, and there is a refractive shift so the vision can blur in space. —Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025

Conversely, if the patient lies on his stomach, the distance between the electrodes and the spinal cord increases, and because fewer nerve fibers receive the masking stimulation signal, the pain may return. —Tim Denison, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2015

This is because the base of the eyelash, where lash glue is applied, is packed with nerve fibers meant to protect the eyes. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 May 2025

Scientists at Spain's University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) have identified a link between marathon running and a sharp reduction in the protective myelin that surrounds nerve fibers – axons – in the brain. —New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nerve fiber

• cyber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber

Kids Definition

nerve fiber

noun

: any of the long thin parts that lead to or away from the cell body of a neuron and include axons and dendrites

Medical Definition

nerve fiber

noun

: any of the processes (as an axon or a dendrite) of a neuron