myolemma

/maɪˈɒlɛmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a muscle or the act of contracting a muscle.

“Due to its rarity, the term ‘myolemma’ has largely been replaced in modern medical literature.”

Synonyms

  • muscle contraction
  • skeletal muscle contraction

Antonyms

  • muscle atrophy
  • muscle relaxation