sarcomere
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sar·co·mere

noun \ˈsär-kə-ˌmir\

Definition of SARCOMERE

: any of the repeating structural units of striated muscle fibrils

First Known Use of SARCOMERE

1891

sar·co·mere

noun \ˈsär-kə-ˌmi(ə)r\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SARCOMERE

: any of the repeating structural units of striated muscle fibrils
sar·co·mer·ic \ˌsär-kə-ˈmer-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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