
Meaning of SMOOTH MUSCLE
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WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] muscle tissue that does not appear striated under the microscope; has the form of thin layers or sheets
- [n] 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)
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| | Synonyms: | | involuntary muscle |
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| | See Also: | | muscle, muscular tissue, musculus, musculus sphincter ani internus, myometrium, smooth muscle cell | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | muscle that performs automatic tasks, such as constricting blood vessels. |
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