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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cells
  4. myocytes

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myocytes

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Definition

  • Information Mature contractile cells, commonly known as myocytes, that form one of three kinds of muscle. The three types of muscle cells are skeletal (muscle fibers, skeletal), cardiac (myocytes, cardiac), and smooth (myocytes, smooth muscle). They are derived from embryonic (precursor) muscle cells called myoblasts.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

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  • muscle cells

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23476

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