cytoskeleton

Definition

A matrix of intercellular protein, in the forms of microfilaments and microtubules, that provide some rigidity to cells

Etymology

From cyto- + skeleton.

Example Sentences

• "Thus, large systems such as viruses, multienzyme complexes, cell-cytoskeleta and flagella are usually constructed from multiple copies of the same protein."
• "Judged from Electron-Microscopy (EM) studies of bilayer depleted cytoskeleta the spectrin/actin network exhibits basically a hexagonal (triangular) topology."
• "In this process, cellular debris and cytoskeleta of the lysed cells were effectively removed, and the underlying ECM remained intact and adhered to the entire area of the tissue culture dish."