monofilament
monofilament Lexical Profile
monofilament Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A single, untwisted strand of synthetic fiber, such as nylon, widely used for fishing lines, surgical sutures, bristles, and industrial textiles.
"The angler spooled his reel with clear nylon monofilament because of its natural stretch and low visibility in shallow water."
A calibrated medical instrument consisting of a flexible synthetic fiber mounted on a handle, pressed against the skin to test for loss of protective sensation in patients with neuropathy.
"During the routine diabetic foot exam, the podiatrist used a standardized monofilament to check the patient's soles for numbness."
• adjective
Consisting of or made from a single synthetic strand or filament rather than twisted or braided fibers.
"Surgeons often select monofilament sutures for delicate procedures because the smooth surface passes through tissue with minimal drag."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 20th century from the Greek prefix mono- ('single') and English filament (from Medieval Latin filamentum, derived from Latin filum meaning 'thread').