Myoneme
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmaɪəniːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Myoneme is a noun meaning (biology) A contractile structure found in some eukaryotic single-celled organisms, particularly Vorticella, consisting of a series of protein filaments that shorten rapidly on exposure to calcium.
Meaning
(biology) A contractile structure found in some eukaryotic single-celled organisms, particularly Vorticella, consisting of a series of protein filaments that shorten rapidly on exposure to calcium.
Word Forms
- myonemes
Synonyms for myoneme
Depending on context, synonyms include spasmoneme.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include myonectin, myorod, myotube, myomesin, sarcomere, myotilin.
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