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myocyte noun[ C ] anatomy specializeduk /ˈmaɪ.əʊ.saɪt/ us /ˈmaɪ.oʊ.saɪt/ a muscle cell: Heart muscles are composed of tubular cells called myocytes. Typically each cardiac myocyte contains a single nucleus, which is centrally positioned. The biopsy showed no evidence of myocyte damage. Myocardial infarction causes localized myocyte necrosis, with resultant scar formation. Calcium overload may damage the myocyte contractile apparatus in ways that impair its normal response to calcium. Histological examination revealed marked myocyte hypertrophy. Myocyte damage begins early, and the opportunity for treatment may be brief. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Cells actin anaphase anti-platelet assort axoplasm histochemistry histography homologous chromosomes infiltration intercellular nerve fibre neurofibril neurofibrillary neuroglia neuroglial tetrad thrombocyte thymocyte turgor unciliated |