myogenic

[ mahy-uh-jen-ik ]

/ ˌmaɪ əˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

originating in muscle, as an impulse or sensation.

producing muscle tissue.

Nearby words

myofibroma, myofibrosis, myofibrositis, myofilament, myogenesis, myogenic, myogenous, myoglobin, myoglobinuria, myoglobulin, myoglobulinuria

Origin of myogenic

First recorded in 1875–80; myo- + -genic

Related forms

my·o·ge·nic·i·ty

[mahy-uh-juh-nis-i-tee] /ˌmaɪ ə dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti/, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for myogenic

myogenic

/ (ˌmaɪəˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

originating in or forming muscle tissue

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Medicine definitions for myogenic

myogenic

[ mī′ə-jĕn′ĭk ]

adj.

Giving rise to or forming muscular tissue.

Of muscular origin.