Etymology

myogenic

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Today it means: Forming muscle fibres; pertaining to myogenesis. Full definition →

First used 19th c.French myogénique
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  1. French · derived frommyogénique
  2. English todaymyogenic

From myo- + -genic, after French myogénique.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. Forming muscle fibres; pertaining to myogenesis.
  • from 19th c. Originating in muscle tissue; specifically, pertaining to contractile activity that is produced by the muscles independent of any neural mechanism.

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