neurofilament

neu·ro·fil·a·ment

noun \-ˈfil-ə-mənt\

Definition of NEUROFILAMENT

: a microscopic filament of protein that is found in the cytoplasm of neurons and that with neurotubules makes up the structure of neurofibrils

—neu·ro·fil·a·men·tous \-ˌfil-ə-ˈment-əs\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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