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Definition

noun. a network of fibers in cells that helps maintain shape and structure.

Example Sentence

Cytoskeleton consists mainly of actin filaments and microtubules.

More Example Sentences

It helps the cell move and divide.

Synonyms

cell framework; cellular scaffolding; structural network

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