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muscle fiber

/ˈmʌsəl ˈfaɪbər/

Tradução: Célula alongada que forma o tecido muscular, composta por miofibrilas e responsável pela contração e pelo movimento do corpo.

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/ˈmʌsəl ˈfaɪbər/C1formalmedical
  • ptCélula alongada que forma o tecido muscular, composta por miofibrilas e responsável pela contração e pelo movimento do corpo.

A single cell of muscle tissue, composed of myofibrils and responsible for contraction and movement in the body.

  1. Muscle cellB2formal

    A single elongated cell that makes up muscle tissue, responsible for contraction and movement.

    ptFibra muscular

    • Each muscle fiber is surrounded by a thin layer of connective tissue.
    • During exercise, muscle fibers can tear and then repair themselves stronger.
    • The scientist studied the structure of a single muscle fiber under a microscope.