Term Name: cytoneme
Synonyms: membrane nanotube
Definition: A long, thin, polarized cell projection that contains actin and can extend for distances many times the diameter of the cell. Cytonemes represent extensions of cell cytoplasm and typically have a diameter of approximately 0.2um.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035230]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: plasma membrane bounded cell projection