Definition: Actinopterous (or actino-terous) refers to a type of bilayered protein, which makes up many cellular structures such as the cell membrane, plasma membrane, Golgi apparatus, and other cell organelles. The structure of an actin filaments is comprised of three proteins: actin, myosin, and zoonin (also known as actinomycin D or acetyltrypsin). These three proteins interact with each other to create a network that facilitates the movement and organization of these structures. The word 'actinopterous' likely comes from the Latin word "actin" which means "bent" or "curved", and "pterus", which is Latin for "to stretch". The combination of these two words suggests the structure of an actin filaments being bent like a spider's web, which gives it its name. The precise definition of 'actinopterous' varies depending on the context. In biology, it refers to any structure that is curved or bent in some way - whether due to a lack of cell wall support or because of the curvature of the cell membrane and other structures within the cell. In physics, actinopterous refers to a type of lattice that allows particles to move and interact. In terms of its biological meaning, 'actinopterous' could refer to any structure where an organization like an organism's body or organs is made up of many interconnected cells or tissues. This includes structures like the cell membrane, plasma membrane, Golgi apparatus, and other cell organelles.

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