microfilament

[US]/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈfɪləmənt/
[UK]/ˌmaɪkroʊˈfɪləmənt/

Translation

n.a thin, thread-like structure in the cytoskeleton; a type of filament found in cells
Word Forms
Pluralmicrofilaments

Phrases & Collocations

microfilament structure

microfilament network

microfilament assembly

microfilament dynamics

microfilament organization

microfilament binding

microfilament function

microfilament stability

microfilament proteins

microfilament transport

Example Sentences

microfilaments play a crucial role in cell structure.

researchers are studying the properties of microfilaments.

microfilaments help in muscle contraction.

they are composed of actin proteins, forming microfilaments.

microfilaments are essential for maintaining cell shape.

the dynamics of microfilaments are important in cell movement.

microfilaments interact with various cellular components.

disrupting microfilaments can affect cellular processes.

microfilaments are involved in intracellular transport.

understanding microfilaments can lead to advances in medicine.

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