muscle fiber

American  

noun

1. one of the structural cells of a muscle.

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Etymology

Origin of muscle fiber

First recorded in 1875–80

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• myofibril vs. muscle fiber

Example Sentences

In order to change and study gene function in muscle fibers, all of the muscle fiber nuclei must be changed, which is difficult to achieve.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2023

As damaged muscle fiber cells are being repaired by dividing muscle stem cells, some will not inherit the loop, and the benefits will fade as the modified cells become outnumbered.

From Science Magazine • May 23, 2023

But most processes for making meat substitutes aren’t designed to mimic muscle fiber.

From Scientific American • Feb. 28, 2023

An MRI revealed fascial disruption, but no muscle fiber disruption.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2022

Divide both the connective tissue and muscle fiber into two equal portions.

From School and Home Cooking by Greer, Carlotta Cherryholmes