"crossbridge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crossbridges [plural]
Etymology: From cross- + bridge. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cross-|bridge}} cross- + bridge Head templates: {{en-noun}} crossbridge (plural crossbridges)
  1. (physiology) A temporary link between myosin and actin filaments during muscle contraction Categories (topical): Physiology Translations (temporary link): kryssbro [feminine] (Norwegian), kryssbru [feminine] (Norwegian)
    Sense id: en-crossbridge-en-noun-i4CYvNox Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with cross- Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for crossbridge meaning in English (1.5kB)

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