Definition of actomyosin Actomyosin

ac•to•my•o•sin

We found 3 definitions of actomyosin from 3 different sources.

What does actomyosin mean?

Noun Plural: actomyosins
actomyosin - a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions
		protein any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein"
		actin one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form