double-muscled

adjective

Of cattle: carrying any of a number of genetic mutations that limit and reduce the activity of the myostatin protein, augmenting muscle growth and reducing fat deposits, resulting in lower-fat, less marbled meat.

Meanings

adjectivedouble-muscled (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf cattle: carrying any of a number of genetic mutations that limit and reduce the activity of the myostatin protein, augmenting muscle growth and reducing fat deposits, resulting in lower-fat, less marbled meat.
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