muscle fiber
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of muscle fiber
First recorded in 1875–80
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"The biggest surprise about this was finding that a macrophage has a synaptic-like property that delivers an ion to a muscle fiber to facilitate its repair after an injury," Jankowski says.
From Science Daily • Nov. 24, 2025
Now, researchers have published the most detailed examination to date of the tiny, muscle fiber bundles involved.
From Science Magazine • Sep. 27, 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
What conclusion can you draw regarding the effect of dry and moist heat upon muscle fiber?
From School and Home Cooking by Greer, Carlotta Cherryholmes
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