sarcomere

/ˈsɑrsəˌmɪər/; /ˈsɑrkoʊˌmɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A segment of muscle that contracts to produce movement, composed of a series of sarcomeres.

“The muscle’s sarcomeres contracted simultaneously to create powerful movements.”

2. noun

A repeating unit of contraction in a muscle, composed of actin and myosin filaments.

“The muscle tissue is composed of many sarcomeres, which work together to produce movement.”

Synonyms

  • muscle unit
  • myofibril

Antonyms

  • cancer
  • sarcomatosis