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ultrastructure

[ uhl-truh-struhk-cher ]

noun

, Cell Biology.
  1. the structures of a cell that are revealed by electron microscopy.

ultrastructure

/ ˈʌltrəˌstrʌktʃə /

noun

  1. the minute structure of a tissue or cell, as revealed by microscopy, esp electron microscopy

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Derived Forms

  • ˌultraˈstructural, adjective

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Other Words From

  • ultra·structur·al adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ultrastructure1

First recorded in 1935–40; ultra- + structure

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