sarcolemmic

9.9

Relating to the thin outer layer that surrounds a muscle cell

adjective
/ˌsɑr.kəˈlɛm.ɪk/

Specialized

: sarcolema

The sarcolemmic membrane plays a crucial role in muscle contraction.

Examples

Damage to the sarcolemmic membrane can lead to impaired muscle function.
The researchers examined sarcolemmic changes in patients with muscular dystrophy.
An influx of calcium ions through sarcolemmic channels was observed during the experiment.
Research on sarcolemmic properties is essential for understanding muscle physiology.
Damage to the sarcolemmic membrane can lead to impaired muscle function.
The sarcolemmic membrane plays a crucial role in muscle contraction.
An influx of calcium ions through sarcolemmic channels was observed during the experiment.

Synonyms

sarcolemmal

vssarcolemmic

Specialized

1 9.9

Relating to the thin outer layer around a muscle cell

has identical meaning but uses an alternate -ic adjective ending

sarcolemnous

vssarcolemmic

Specialized

9.9

Of or relating to the thin layer around a muscle cell

has identical meaning but prefers the -ic ending

Surface Forms

sarcolemmic positive

Morphology

sarcolemmic = sarcolemma (transparent) = sarcolemma + ic

Formed by adding the productive adjective suffix '-ic' to the noun 'sarcolemma', yielding 'relating to the sarcolemma'.

Etymology

Sarcolemmic comes from Greek parts sarco- meaning 'flesh' and lemma meaning 'covering' or 'skin'. So sarcolemmic describes the thin 'skin' that covers a muscle fiber, which is why it means 'relating to the sarcolemma', the membrane around a muscle cell.