fɪˈlɒpioʊdiə, ˌfɪloʊˈpiːədiə

Definitions

1. noun

long, thin cellular extensions involved in cell movement and signaling

“The researcher studied the role of filopodia in cell migration during cancer metastasis.”

2. noun

a thin, finger-like projection from a cell, involved in cell migration and signaling

“Filopodia are a key component of the cell’s migratory machinery, allowing it to move through dense tissues.”