oligomyoid

/ɒlɪɡəmaɪˈɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to a muscle or muscle system composed of a small number of fibers.

“The oligomyoid muscle, responsible for controlling jaw movements, plays a crucial role in facial expressions.”

2. noun

A muscle or muscle system with a small number of fibers.

“The oligomyoid muscle is smaller in size compared to other muscles in the human body.”

Synonyms

  • hypoplastic
  • hypotrophic

Antonyms

  • heteromyoid