Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
myogenic
Adjective
/maɪˈɒdʒənɪk/
Definition
Relating to or originating from muscle tissue.
Examples
- Myogenic contractions are essential for the heart’s rhythmic beating.
- In some organisms, the myogenic response helps regulate blood flow.
Meaning
Myogenic refers to the generation or action of muscle contractions that occur due to stimuli originating from the muscle itself rather than from nerve impulses.
Synonyms
- Muscle-derived
- Muscular
