actomyosin meaning

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actomyosin (noun): a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions.

Definition of actomyosin

  1. a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions

    Type of: protein

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in IN · 10-letter words

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