Definition of Actomyosin

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

Generic synonyms: Protein
Terms within: Actin, Myosin

Definition of Actomyosin

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Actomyosin

1. A protein complex of actin and myosin occurring in muscle. It is the essential contractile substance of muscle. Chemical name: Actomyosins (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Actomyosin

activist
activistic
activists
activities
activities of daily living
activities of daily living scale
activity
activity
activity coefficient
activity cycles
activize
activized
activizes
activizing
actomyosin (current term)
actomyosin (current term)
actomyosins
acton
actons
actor
actor's agent
actor's assistant
actor's line
actorish
actorly
actors
actress
actresses
actressy
Acts

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