myogenic

[ mahy-uh-jen-ik ]
/ ˌmaɪ əˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

originating in muscle, as an impulse or sensation.
producing muscle tissue.

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Origin of myogenic

First recorded in 1875–80; 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.
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