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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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