CYTOSKELETON


Meaning of CYTOSKELETON in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ s ī -t ə - ' ske-l ə -t ə n

Function: noun

Date: 1940

: the network of protein filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm that controls cell shape, maintains intracellular organization, and is involved in cell movement

– cy · to · skel · e · tal \ -t ə l \ adjective

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