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ul·tra·struc·ture  (ltr-strkchr)
n.
The detailed structure of a biological specimen, such as a cell, tissue, or organ, that can be observed only by electron microscopy. Also called fine structure.

ultrastructure [ˈʌltrəˌstrʌktʃə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the minute structure of a tissue or cell, as revealed by microscopy, esp electron microscopy
ultrastructural  adj

ultrastructure
the submicroscopic, elemental structure of protoplasm. — ultrastructural, adj.
See also: Biology


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