filopodia
/ˌfaɪləˈpoʊdiə/
noun
- Thin, finger-like projections from the surface of a cell that help it sense its environment, move, or communicate with other cells.
- Under the microscope, the cell extended filopodia to explore its surroundings.
- The growth cone of a neuron sends out filopodia to find the right path during development.
- Cancer cells use filopodia to invade nearby tissues.