Meaning & use

Myogenic

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Originating in or produced by muscle tissue.

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The heart's myogenic activity means it can generate its own rhythmic contractions without nerve input.

Researchers studied myogenic stem cells for their potential to repair damaged muscle.

A note on using this word

Combines "myo-" (muscle) with "-genic" (produced by), a pattern shared with words like "neurogenic" and "cardiogenic."

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