Definition of microtubule in English:
microtubule
noun mʌɪkrə(ʊ)ˈtjuːbjuːlˈmīkrōˌt(y)o͞obyo͞ol
Biology A microscopic tubular structure present in numbers in the cytoplasm of cells, sometimes aggregating to form more complex structures.
Example sentencesExamples
- As in wild type, the cytoplasm of the cap cell has many microtubules organized parallel to the longitudinal axis of the organelle.
- The microtubules tie the chromosomes to the mitotic spindle during cell division.
- It was assumed that each kinetochore remained attached to the tip of its microtubule throughout the duration of the simulation.
- The dynactin complex interacts with both microtubules and microfilaments.
- The front head attaches to a microtubule with a displacement toward the plus end of the microtubule.