Myocyte
Pronunciation: /ˈmjɑsaɪt/
Myocyte (noun)
- A cell in the body that can contract to help muscles move or keep the heart beating.
- A muscle cell found in the heart that contracts rhythmically to pump blood.
Examples
- A myocyte is a muscle cell that helps the body move.
- Myocytes contract to produce movement in the body.