Microfilament
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfɪləmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microfilament is a noun meaning A thin filament made of the protein actin and found in cells; part of the cytoskeleton.
Meaning
A thin filament made of the protein actin and found in cells; part of the cytoskeleton.
Word Forms
- microfilaments
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include myofilament, protofilament, tonofilament, actin, actinin, macrofilament.
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