What is another word for actin?

Pronunciation: [ˈaktɪn] (IPA)

Actin is a protein that expresses cell movement and stability in living organisms. It is crucial to various cellular functions such as muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and cell division. Its significance as a cellular component has been extensively studied, resulting in numerous synonyms for the word `actin' to describe various aspects of this critical protein. Some of the synonyms for actin include F-actin, microfilament, muscle protein (MP), alpha-actin, beta-actin, gamma-actin, and G-actin. The biological and structural functions of actin span numerous fields of study, making these synonyms crucial in properly communicating crucial information in various scientific disciplines, including cell biology, biochemistry, and physiology.

Synonyms for Actin:

What are the hypernyms for Actin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Actin?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Actin?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for actin (as nouns)

Usage examples for Actin

An here Seward commenced rubbin his hands an walkin about the room, an actin like a gal that is jest goin to get married.
"Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia"
Seba Smith
The saxteen Sabbaths I had spent in limine, as it were, o' Cupid's temple, drove me sae hard up-in other words, increased the exigency o' my celibacy to such an extent-that, actin on my father's advice, I determined upon fa'in foul o' her the very first time I met her in an unprotected situation, and in a secret, sequestered, and convenient place.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX"
Alexander Leighton
Ed has bin actin out on the stage for many years.
"The Complete Works of Artemus Ward, Part 1"
Charles Farrar Browne

Famous quotes with Actin

  • Some time in the middle of the night, somebody gently shook him awake. He looked up to find Perseus squatting beside his bedroll. In a voice not much above a whisper, the laborer said, "We ain't actin' like niggers no more, Marse Jake. Figured I'd tell you, on account of you know we don't got to. You want to be careful fo' a while, is all I got to say." He slipped away. Featherston looked around, not altogether sure he hadn't been dreaming. He didn't see Perseus. He didn't hear anything. He rolled over and went back to sleep. A little before dawn, Captain Stuart's angry voice woke him: "Pompey? Where the hell are you, Pompey? I call you, you bring your black ass over here and find out what I want, do you hear me? Pompey!" Stuart's shouts went on and on. Wherever Pompey was, he wasn't coming when called. And then Michael Scott hurried up to Jake, a worried look on his face. "Sarge, you seen Nero or Perseus? Don't know where they're at, but they sure as hell ain't where they're supposed to be." "Jesus," Featherston said, bouncing to his feet. "It wasn't a dream. Sure as hell it wasn't." Scott stared at him, having no idea what he meant. He wasn't altogether sure himself. One thing seemed clear: trouble was brewing.
    Harry Turtledove

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