First Known Use: 1840
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sarcolemma
noun sar·co·lem·ma \ˌsär-kə-ˈle-mə\
Definition of SARCOLEMMA
: the membrane enclosing a striated muscle fiber
— sar·co·lem·mal \-məl\ adjective
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Origin of SARCOLEMMA
New Latin, from sarc- + Greek lemma husk — more at lemma
Medical Dictionary
sarcolemma
noun sar·co·lem·ma \ˌsär-kə-ˈlem-ə\
Medical Definition of SARCOLEMMA
: the thin transparent homogeneous sheath enclosing a striated muscle fiber
—sar·co·lem·mal \-əl\ adjective
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