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actomyosin

/,æktə'maɪəsɪn/

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noun
a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions
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Definition that contains actomyosin

actin one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form
myosin the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin