Myocyte

Pronunciation: /ˈmjɑsaɪt/

Myocyte (noun)

  1. A cell in the body that can contract to help muscles move or keep the heart beating.
  2. 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.