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Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

Medical Definition: A network of tubules and sacs in the cytoplasm of skeletal muscles that assist with muscle contraction and relaxation by releasing and storing calcium ions.
Guide Notes: A 11 qualif except /cytol; /genet permitted
Previously Indexed: Endoplasmic Reticulum (1966-1971)

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Medical Definitions and Terms

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