ELECTROCYTE

Etymology

Noun

electrocyte (plural electrocytes)

(anatomy) A modified striated muscle cell that does not contract, but produces electric signals; the component of the electric organ in some fish.

Synonyms

• electroplaque

Source: Wiktionary



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