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Satellite Cells, Skeletal Muscle

Medical Definition: Elongated, spindle-shaped, quiescent myoblasts lying in close contact with adult skeletal muscle. They are thought to play a role in muscle repair and regeneration.
Previously Indexed: Muscle, Skeletal/cytology (1994-2002),Muscles/cytology (1965-1994)

Satellite Cells, Skeletal Muscle Medical Definitions and Terms

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