neurofilament

neurofilament
A class of intermediate filaments found in neurons.

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neu·ro·fil·a·ment -'fil-ə-mənt n a microscopic filament of protein that is found in the cytoplasm of neurons and that with neurotubules makes up the structure of neurofibrils
neu·ro·fil·a·men·tous -.fil-ə-'ment-əs adj

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neu·ro·fil·a·ment (noor″o-filґə-ment) a type of intermediate filament occurring with neurotubules in the neurons; it has a cytoskeletal function and may be involved in the intracellular transport of metabolites.

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