The actomyosin cortex is attached to the cell membrane via membrane-anchoring proteins called ERM proteins and it plays a central role in cell shape control. The protein constituents of the cortex undergo rapid turnover, making the cortex both mechanically rigid and highly plastic, two properties essential to its function.
brogue-a thick and heavy shoe. brogan, clodhopper, work shoe. shoe-footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material.
(spÉl) vb, spells, spelling, spelt or spelled. 1. to write or name in correct order the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word) 2. (tr) (of letters) to go to make up the conventionally established form of (a word) when arranged correctly: d-o-g spells dog. 3. (tr) to indicate or signify: such actions spell disaster for our cause.