ultrastructure

[ uhl-truh-struhk-cher ]
/ ˈʌl trəˌstrʌk tʃər /

noun Cell Biology.

the structures of a cell that are revealed by electron microscopy.
Also called fine structure.

Origin of ultrastructure

First recorded in 1935–40; ultra- + structure

OTHER WORDS FROM ultrastructure

ul·tra·struc·tur·al, adjective

Words nearby ultrastructure

ultrasonography, ultrasound, ultrasound cardiography, ultrasound scanner, ultrastructural anatomy, ultrastructure, ultrasuede, ultrathin, ultrathin section, ultratropical, ultraviolet

British Dictionary definitions for ultrastructure

ultrastructure
/ (ˈʌltrəˌstrʌktʃə) /

noun

the minute structure of a tissue or cell, as revealed by microscopy, esp electron microscopy

Derived forms of ultrastructure

ultrastructural, adjective