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[へい()·かつ()·きん()]
heikatsukin
noun

Root Words:

[へい()·かつ() + きん()]
heikatsu + kin

English Meaning(s) for 平滑筋

noun
  1. smooth muscle

Definition and Synonyms for 平滑筋

Smooth Muscle muscle tissue that does not appear striated under the microscope
Synonyms: 平滑筋
Involuntary Muscle a muscle that contracts without conscious control and found in walls of internal organs such as stomach and intestine and bladder and blood vessels (excluding the heart)
Synonyms: 不随意筋, 平滑筋
Smooth Muscle has the form of thin layers or sheets
Synonyms: 平滑筋

Meanings for each kanji in 平滑筋

» even; flat; peace
» slippery; slide; slip; flunk
» muscle; sinew; tendon; fiber; plot; plan; descent

Categories 平滑筋 is a member of

Muscle animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
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Muscle one of the contractile organs of the body
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