sarcomeric

/särkəˈmerik/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a sarcoma, especially a muscle protein or a muscle protein complex

“The sarcomeric structure of the muscle protein was studied under an electron microscope.”

2. noun

a structure or protein complex found in striated muscle cells

“The sarcomere is a key component of the sarcomeric system in muscle cells.”

Synonyms

  • muscle protein
  • sarcomatous

Antonyms

  • nonmuscle
  • nonprotein