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sarcolemma

Definition of sarcolemma

noun

Physiology
  • the fine transparent tubular sheath which envelops the fibres of skeletal muscles.

Derivatives

sarcolemmal

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek sarx, sark- 'flesh' + lemma 'husk'

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Definition of sarcolemma in the US English dictionary
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