myofilament
[/ˌmaɪoʊˈfɪləmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: myofilaments
miofilamento
1. A thin protein filament found in muscle cells that is responsible for muscle contraction, composed primarily of actin or myosin proteins
Myofilaments are the basic structural units of the sarcomere that enable muscle contraction through the sliding filament mechanism.
Os miofilamentos são as unidades estruturais básicas do sarcômero que permitem a contração muscular através do mecanismo de filamentos deslizantes.
2. In cellular biology, one of two types of protein filaments (thin or thick) that interact to produce muscle force
The thick myofilaments are composed of myosin molecules, while thin myofilaments consist mainly of actin.
Os miofilamentos espessos são compostos de moléculas de miosina, enquanto os miofilamentos finos consistem principalmente de actina.
This is a specialized scientific and medical term used primarily in academic, research, and clinical settings in both Brazil and the USA. It is not part of everyday vernacular language and is restricted to healthcare professionals, students of biology, medicine, and related fields. The term is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese medical communities.
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