Term Name: podosome
Synonyms:
Definition: An actin-rich adhesion structure characterized by formation upon cell substrate contact and localization at the substrate-attached part of the cell, contain an F-actin-rich core surrounded by a ring structure containing proteins such as vinculin and talin, and have a diameter of 0.5 mm.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0002102]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: actin cytoskeleton
has parts: podosome core podosome ring
is a type of: intracellular membraneless organelle