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Definition of Fibre
1. Noun. A slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn.
Specialized synonyms: Beard, Byssus, Bristle, Glass Fiber, Glass Fibre, Optical Fiber, Optical Fibre, Nerve Fiber, Nerve Fibre, Spindle, Loofa, Loofah, Loufah Sponge, Luffa, Cantala, Cebu Maguey, Manila Maguey, Bassine, Coir, Raffia, String, Fibril, Filament, Strand, Lint, Man-made Fiber, Synthetic Fiber, Natural Fiber, Natural Fibre, Oakum, Raveling, Ravelling
Generic synonyms: Material, Stuff
Terms within: Cellulose
Derivative terms: Fibrous
2. Noun. Any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber).
Generic synonyms: Cell
Specialized synonyms: Muscle Cell, Muscle Fiber, Muscle Fibre, Nerve Fiber, Nerve Fibre
3. Noun. The inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions. "Education has for its object the formation of character"
Generic synonyms: Trait
Group relationships: Personality
Specialized synonyms: Spirit
Terms within: Thoughtfulness, Responsibility, Responsibleness, Integrity
4. Noun. A leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth.
Definition of Fibre
1. Noun. A single piece of a given material, elongated and roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibres to form thread. ¹
2. Noun. Material in the form of fibres. ¹
3. Noun. Dietary fibre. ¹
4. Noun. Moral strength and resolve. ¹
5. Noun. (mathematics) The preimage of a given point in the range of a map. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fibre
1. fiber [n -S] - See also: fiber
Medical Definition of Fibre
1. A substance found in foods that come from plants (fruits and vegetables) and typically cannot be digested. Also called bulk or roughage. Fibre helps in the digestive process and is thought to lower cholesterol and help control blood glucose. The two types of fibre in food are soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibre, found in beans, fruits, and oat products, dissolves in water and is thought to help lower blood fats and blood glucose. Insoluble fibre, found in whole-grain products and vegetables, passes directly through the digestive system, helping to rid the body of waste products and possibly prevent diseases such as colon cancer. High fibre diets help delay the progression of diverticulosis and, at least, reduce the bouts of diverticulitis. In many cases, it helps reduce the symptoms of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (also called spastic colitis, mucus colitis, and nervous colon syndrome.) It is generally accepted that a diet high in fibre is protective, or at least reduces the incidence, of colon polyps and colon cancer. Soluble fibre substances are effective in helping reduce the blood cholesterol. This is especially true with oat bran, fruits, psyllium and legumes. High soluble-fibre diets may lower cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins ( the 'bad' lipoproteins ) by 8% to 15%. Insoluble fibre retains water in the colon, resulting in a softer and larger stool. It is used effectively in treating constipation resulting from poor dietary habits. Bran is particularly rich in insoluble fibre. Soluble fibres (oat bran, apples, citrus, pears, peas/beans, psyllium, etc.) slow down the digestion of carbohydrates (sugars), which results in better glucose metabolism. Some patients with the adult-onset diabetes may actually be successfully treated with a high-fibre diet alone, and those on insulin, can often reduce their insulin requirements by adhering to a high-fibre diet. (12 Dec 1998)
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