Definition of Sarcosome

1. Noun. A large mitochondrion in a striated muscle fiber.

Generic synonyms: Chondriosome, Mitochondrion
Derivative terms: Sarcosomal

Definition of Sarcosome

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sarcosome

1. 1. Formerly, any granule in a muscle fibre. 2. Now, sometimes used synonymously with myomitochondrion. Origin: sarco-+ G. Soma, body (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sarcosome

sarcoptic mange
sarcoptid
sarcoptids
sarcorhamphi
sarcosepta
sarcoseptum
sarcoses
sarcosin
sarcosinaemia
sarcosine
sarcosine dehydrogenase
sarcosine oxidase
sarcosine reductase
sarcosis
sarcosomal
sarcosome (current term)
sarcosomes
sarcosporidian
sarcostosis
sarcostyle
sarcostyles
sarcotic
sarcotics
sarcotripsy
sarcotubules
sarcous
sarculation
sarculations
sard
sardachate

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