Term Name: lamellipodium
Synonyms:
Definition: A thin sheetlike process extended by the leading edge of a migrating cell or extending cell process; contains a dense meshwork of actin filaments.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0030027]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: cell leading edge
has parts: lamellipodium membrane leading edge of lamellipodium
is a type of: plasma membrane bounded cell projection
has subtype: growth cone lamellipodium