ultrastructure

[uhl-truh-struhk-cher]

noun Cell Biology.

the structures of a cell that are revealed by electron microscopy.

Origin of ultrastructure

First recorded in 1935–40; ultra- + structure

Also called fine structure.

Related formsul·tra·struc·tur·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for ultrastructure

ultrastructure

noun

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

Derived Formsultrastructural, adjective

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