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myogenic

adjective myo·gen·ic \ -ˈje-nik \

Definition of myogenic

: taking place or functioning in ordered rhythmic fashion because of the inherent properties of cardiac muscle rather than specific neural stimuli
  • a myogenic heartbeat

Origin and Etymology of myogenic

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myogenic

adjective myo·gen·ic \ ˌmī-ə-ˈjen-ik \
variants: also myogenous play \mī-ˈäj-ə-nəs\

medical Definition of myogenic

1 : originating in muscle
  • myogenic pain
2 : taking place or functioning in ordered rhythmic fashion because of inherent properties of cardiac muscle rather than by reason of specific neural stimuli
  • a myogenic heartbeat
— compare neurogenic 2b
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myogenicity

play \-jə-ˈnis-ət-ē\ noun, plural -ties

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