Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-uh-fil-uh-muh nt]
- /ˌmaɪ əˈfɪl ə mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahy-uh-fil-uh-muh nt]
- /ˌmaɪ əˈfɪl ə mənt/
Definitions of myofilament word
- noun myofilament a threadlike filament of actin or myosin that is a component of a myofibril. 1
- noun myofilament A filament within a myofibril, constructed from proteins. 1
- noun myofilament any of the filaments of protein molecules that overlap to form the sarcomere of a myofibril, composed of either myosin (thick filament) or actin (thin filament) 0
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Origin of myofilament
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; myo- + filament
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Parts of speech for Myofilament
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adjective
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myofilament popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
myofilament usage trend in Literature
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- what is a myofilament?
- what is myofilament?
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