Cell Component
lamellipodium
la·mel·li·po·di·um
Definitions related to lamellipodia:
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A sheet-like cellular projection that is supported by an ordered network of actin microfilaments. This structure is involved in cellular motility and can define the leading edge of a migrating cell.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(lamellipodium) A thin sheetlike process extended by the leading edge of a migrating cell or extending cell process; contains a dense meshwork of actin filaments.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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