fast-twitch

[fast-twich, fahst-]

fast-twitch

[fast-twich, fahst-]
adjective Physiology.
of or pertaining to muscle fiber that contracts relatively rapidly, utilized especially in actions requiring maximum effort of short duration, as sprinting (distinguished from slow-twitch).
Also, fast·twitch.
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Fast-twitch is always a great word to know.
So is responsive. Does it mean:
the ability of an organism or part of an organism to react to stimuli; degree of susceptibility to stimulation
acting as a result to some stimulus
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