English Explanatory Dictionary

invadopodium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A protrusion in the membrane of some cells that is rich in actin and extends into the extracellular matrix

Word forms

invadopodium invadopodia

Etymology

From Latin invadō (“invade”) + -podium (“leg-like structure”).

Derived words

invadopodial
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