Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sarc
Prefix
/sɑːrk/
Definition
A prefix used in anatomy and biology that denotes flesh or tissue.
Examples
- Sarcomere – the structural unit of a muscle fiber.
- Sarcoidosis – a disease involving abnormal collections of inflammatory cells that form lumps known as granulomas.
Meaning
The term ‘sarc’ relates to meat or flesh, often found in scientific contexts and compound words.
Synonyms
- Flesh
- Tissue
