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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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The ghosts of recessions past lead businesses to trim not just fat but muscle and bone.

From The Wall Street Journal

As dopamine-producing brain cells are progressively lost, the brain struggles to properly control movement, leading to symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and slowed motion.

From Science Daily

"Cephalopods use a complex system of muscles and nerves to exhibit dynamic control over the appearance and texture of their skin," Sun said.

From Science Daily

"Well," he asked her, "how can I get big muscles?"

From Literature

England suffered a setback on the eve of their Six Nations opener against Wales after Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was ruled out with a leg muscle injury.

From Barron's