Filopodium

Translation of "filopodium" into Russian

Noun

filopodium

filopodia pl

Used as a countable term in cell biology and protozoology.

Each filopodium senses the extracellular matrix ahead of the cell.

Каждая филоподия ощущает внеклеточный матрикс перед клеткой.

Additional translations

филоподиум

редко употребляется

Noun

In cell biology, a slender, actin-rich projection extending from the surface of a migrating eukaryotic cell, used for sensing or movement.

Neuronal growth cones advance by extending filopodia and lamellipodia.

In protozoology, a long, thin pseudopodium characteristic of certain amoeboid protists, used to capture food or move.

Radiolarians capture prey with numerous radiating filopodia.