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Meaning of myoid
Wordnet
myoid (a)
resembling muscle
Webster
myoid (a.)
Composed of, or resembling, muscular fiber.
myoid Sentence Examples
- Myoid cells, characterized by their spindle shape and contractile filaments, are found in various tissues throughout the body.
- The myoid component of the iris controls pupil size by contracting or relaxing.
- Myoid cells in the esophagus facilitate the movement of food through peristalsis.
- The myoid layer of the arrector pili muscle causes hair shafts to stand erect.
- Myoid cells around blood vessels regulate blood flow by constricting or dilating their lumen.
- Myoid elements in the diaphragm play a crucial role in respiration by contracting and relaxing during inspiration and expiration.
- Myoid cells in the ciliary body of the eye adjust the shape of the lens for accommodation.
- The myoid layer of the tunica vasculosa of the cochlea aids in sound transmission.
- Myoid cells in the ampullae of the semicircular canals contribute to balance maintenance.
- Myoid cells in the epididymis aid in sperm transport and maturation.
FAQs About the word myoid
resembling muscleComposed of, or resembling, muscular fiber.
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Myoid cells, characterized by their spindle shape and contractile filaments, are found in various tissues throughout the body.
The myoid component of the iris controls pupil size by contracting or relaxing.
Myoid cells in the esophagus facilitate the movement of food through peristalsis.
The myoid layer of the arrector pili muscle causes hair shafts to stand erect.
