SINCE 1828
myogenic
adjective
myo·gen·ic
| \ ˌmī-ə-ˈje-nik
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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
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myogenic
adjective
myo·gen·ic
| \ ˌmī-ə-ˈjen-ik
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variants:
also myogenous \ mī-ˈäj-ə-nəs
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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 sense 2b
Other Words from myogenic
myogenicity
\ -jə-ˈnis-ət-ē
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noun,
plural myogenicities
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noun,
plural myogenicities
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