Term Name: | cytoneme |
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Synonyms: | membrane nanotube |
Definition: | A long, thin, polarized cell projection that contains actin and can extend for distances many times the diameter of the cell. Cytonemes represent extensions of cell cytoplasm and typically have a diameter of approximately 0.2um. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035230] QuickGO AmiGO |