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Vocabulary Entry

sarcolemma

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noun

The thin membrane enclosing a striated muscle cell.

Example Sentences

"The sarcolemma acts as a barrier between the interior of the muscle cell and the external environment."

"Damage to the sarcolemma can affect muscle function."

"Electrical signals travel along the sarcolemma to initiate muscle contraction."

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