neurofilament
noun
neu·ro·fil·a·ment
-ˈfil-ə-mənt 
: a microscopic filament of protein that is found in the cytoplasm of neurons and that with neurotubules makes up the structure of neurofibrils
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“Neurofilament.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurofilament. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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