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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) actomyosin
a complex of the proteins actin and myosin that is a major constituent of muscle tissue and that interacts with ATP to cause muscular contraction.

Etymology: (1940–45)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) actomyosin
a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions

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U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. actomyosin
A protein complex of actin and MYOSINS occurring in muscle. It is the essential contractile substance of muscle.

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