sarcolyte

/särˈkōlīt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of amoeba found in muscle tissue, especially in skeletal muscle.

“The researcher isolated a sarcolyte from the patient’s muscle sample and began studying its properties.”

2. noun

A cell found in muscle tissue, especially in skeletal muscle, often involved in muscle degeneration or muscle disease.

“The doctor examined the patient’s muscle cells, including the sarcolytes, to diagnose the underlying condition.”

Synonyms

  • amoeba
  • muscle cell

Antonyms

  • muscle fiber