Meaning of the word fascicle in English

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fascicle

US /ˈfæs.ɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈfæs.ɪ.kəl/
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Noun

1.

a bundle of structures, such as nerve or muscle fibers or conducting vessels in plants

Example:
The nerve fascicle contains many individual nerve fibers.
Each muscle fascicle is surrounded by a perimysium.
2.

one of the divisions of a book published in parts

Example:
The first fascicle of the encyclopedia was released last month.
He collected all the fascicles to complete the series.
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