ACTOMYOSIN

actomyosin

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

actomyosin (countable and uncountable, plural actomyosins)

(protein) A protein complex composed of actin and myosin, found in muscle fibres.

Synonyms

• actinomyosin

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