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

Derived Forms

• ˌultraˈstructural, adjective

Other Words From

• ultra·structur·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultrastructure¹

First recorded in 1935–40; ultra- + structure