Filaments straight

• Title

  Filaments straight

• Definition

  Filaments that do not deviate in direction throughout their length, i.e., they do not form an arch or do not turn abruptly downward. This type is less frequentyl called filament erect.

• Related Terms

  Filaments arched

  Filaments reflexed

  Filaments sigmoid-shaped

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