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slow–twitch
adjective \ˈslō-ˌtwich\
Definition of SLOW-TWITCH
: of, relating to, or being muscle fiber that contracts slowly especially during sustained physical activity requiring endurance — compare fast-twitch
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First Known Use of SLOW-TWITCH
1971
Medical Dictionary
slow–twitch
adjective \ˌslō-ˌtwich\
Medical Definition of SLOW–TWITCH
: of, relating to, or being muscle fiber that contracts slowly especially during sustained physical activity requiring endurance—compare fast-twitch
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