myoplasm

/maɪˈɒplɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The cytoplasm of a muscle fibre, especially as seen under a microscope.

“The muscle myoplasm showed visible signs of fatigue after intense exercise.”

2. noun

The internal environment within a muscle cell.

“The researchers studied the myoplasm of muscle cells under various conditions.”

Synonyms

  • cytoplasm
  • muscle cell

Antonyms

  • muscle fibre