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Lamellipodia

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A sheet-like cellular projection that is supported by an ordered network of actin microfilaments. This structure is involved in cellular motility and can define the leading edge of a migrating cell. [ ]

Term info

Label

Lamellipodia

Synonyms
  • Lamellipodia
Legacy Concept Name

Lamellipodia

Preferred Name

Lamellipodia

Semantic Type

Anatomical Structure

UMLS CUI

C0230628

code

C32914