microfilament

[ mahy-kruh-fil-uh-muhnt ]

noun

, Cell Biology.

1. a minute, narrow tubelike cell structure composed of a protein similar to actin, occurring singly and in bundles, involved in cytoplasmic movement and changes in cell shape.

microfilament

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈfɪləmənt /

noun

1. thin filament, composed of the protein actin and associated proteins, that occurs abundantly in muscle and in the cytoplasm of other cells

Other Words From

• mi·cro·fil·a·men·tous [mahy-kroh-fil-, uh, -, men, -t, uh, s], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of microfilament¹

First recorded in 1960–65; micro- + filament

Example Sentences

But the DHS drone to be tested at the golf club will be tethered using a microfilament cable, which connects it to a power source.

From The Guardian

It is equipped with optical and infrared cameras and will be physically linked via a microfilament tether to a power source.

From BBC

The drone has electro-optical and infrared cameras to look for potential threats and is on a microfilament tether that provides power to the craft.

From Reuters

The drone has electro-optical and infrared cameras to look for potential threats and is on a microfilament tether that provides power to the craft.

From Reuters

Throughout the day, Fancher picked out new nymphs and flies and rebaited my line so we could get the most fishing out of the day rather than spend much of it with the rookie trying to master tiny knots in microfilament leaders.

From Seattle Times