myofilament
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myo·fil·a·ment

noun \-ˈfi-lə-mənt\

Definition of MYOFILAMENT

: one of the individual filaments of actin or myosin that make up a myofibril

First Known Use of MYOFILAMENT

1949

myo·fil·a·ment

noun \-ˈfil-ə-mənt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of MYOFILAMENT

: one of the individual filaments of actin or myosin that make up a myofibril

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