myocyte

[mahy-uh-sahyt]

my·o·cyte

[mahy-uh-sahyt]
noun
a contractile cell, especially an elongated cell in sponges that forms a sphincter around body openings.

Origin:
1885–90; myo- + -cyte
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Myocyte is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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myocyte my·o·cyte (mī'ə-sīt')
n.
A muscle cell.

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