sarcolemma
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sar·co·lem·ma
noun \ˌsär-kə-ˈle-mə\Definition of SARCOLEMMA
: the membrane enclosing a striated muscle fiber
— sar·co·lem·mal \-məl\ adjective
Origin of SARCOLEMMA
New Latin, from sarc- + Greek lemma husk — more at lemma
First Known Use: 1840
sar·co·lem·ma
noun \ˌsär-kə-ˈlem-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SARCOLEMMA
: the thin transparent homogeneous sheath enclosing a striated muscle fiber
—sar·co·lem·mal \-əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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