ultrastructure

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  • ultra-structure

Etymology

From ultra- +‎ structure.

Noun

ultrastructure (countable and uncountable, plural ultrastructures)

  1. (biology) The fine, detailed structure of a biological specimen that can only be observed by electron microscopy
    • 2001, Julian Sprung, Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide, page 223:
      The mucus film has a mesh-like ultrastructure that can trap particles as small as 0.1 μm.

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