myogenic

[ mahy-uh-jen-ik ]

/ ˌmaɪ əˈdʒɛn ɪk /

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adjective

originating in muscle, as an impulse or sensation.

producing muscle tissue.

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Origin of myogenic

First recorded in1875–80; myo- + -genic

OTHER WORDS FROM myogenic

my·o·ge·nic·i·ty

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

Words nearby myogenic

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

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British Dictionary definitions for myogenic

myogenic

/ (ˌmaɪəˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

originating in or forming muscle tissue

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Medical definitions for myogenic

myogenic

[ mī′ə-jĕn′ĭk ]

adj.

Giving rise to or forming muscular tissue.

Of muscular origin.