Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nonstriated

Adjective

/nɒnˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

Definition

Describing a type of muscle tissue that is not striped or striated.

Examples

The walls of the digestive tract are lined with nonstriated muscle.
Unlike cardiac and skeletal muscles, which are striated, nonstriated muscles are involuntary and control movements like digestion.
When examining nonstriated muscle fibers, you will notice they have a smooth texture.

Meaning

Nonstriated refers to smooth muscle, which appears uniform under a microscope and does not have the banded appearance characteristic of striated muscle tissues.