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- [mahy-kroh-too-byool, -tyoo-]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈtu byul, -ˈtyu-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-kroh-too-byool, -tyoo-]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈtu byul, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of microtubule word
- noun microtubule a hollow cylindrical structure in the cytoplasm of most cells, involved in intracellular shape and transport. 1
- noun microtubule A microscopic tubular structure present in numbers in the cytoplasm of cells, sometimes aggregating to form more complex structures. 1
- noun microtubule a tubular aggregate of protein subunits that forms structures, such as the mitotic spindle or the cilia of animal cells or of protozoans, in which the protein interacts with other proteins to generate various cellular movements 0
- noun microtubule any of a number of small, hollow filaments, composed of long strands of tubulins, that are found in animal or plant cells and are associated esp. with cell structure and movement and with mitosis 0
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Origin of microtubule
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; micro- + tubule
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Parts of speech for Microtubule
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microtubule popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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