Etymology of vimentin What is the etymology of the intermediate filament , Vimentin?

According to this paper:

> From the Latin word vimentum, used to describe arrays of flexible rods,both ordered ones (e.g.,latices,filigres,and wicker-work) and non-ordered ones (e.g.,brushwood).

Vimentin:

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Filigree art:

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