Electrocyte
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Electrocyte is a noun meaning (anatomy) A modified striated muscle cell that does not contract, but produces electric signals; the component of the electric organ in some fish.
Meaning
(anatomy) A modified striated muscle cell that does not contract, but produces electric signals; the component of the electric organ in some fish.
Word Forms
- electrocytes
Synonyms for electrocyte
Depending on context, synonyms include electroplaque.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electroplax, epicardiocyte, oenocyte, myocyte, epicyte, myopericyte.
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