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fast–twitch
adjective \ˈfas(t)-ˌtwich\
Definition of FAST-TWITCH
: of, relating to, or being muscle fiber that contracts quickly especially during brief high-intensity physical activity requiring strength — compare slow-twitch
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First Known Use of FAST-TWITCH
1970
Medical Dictionary
fast–twitch
adjective \ˌfas(t)-ˌtwich\
Medical Definition of FAST–TWITCH
: of, relating to, or being muscle fiber that contracts quickly especially during brief high-intensity physical activity requiring strength—compare slow-twitch
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