myogenic
/ˌmaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or originating in muscle tissue, especially describing muscle contractions that start within the muscle itself rather than from nerve signals.
- Scientists study myogenic activity to understand how muscles can generate their own electrical impulses.
- Myogenic contractions are essential for the movement of food through the digestive tract.
- The heart's myogenic rhythm allows it to beat even when disconnected from the brain.
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