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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Two years earlier, he also triumphed despite tearing an abdominal muscle in the third round.

From BBC

Beyond these well known benefits, tea consumption is also linked to brain protection, reduced muscle loss in older adults, and anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

From Science Daily

Once inside the body, the parasite is known for its ability to evade detection by forming microscopic cysts, primarily in the brain and muscle tissue.

From Science Daily

Weight cycling—gaining and losing weight repeatedly—may negatively affect the proportion of fat to muscle, doctors say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mark Billings, 38, from the FitzWimarc School in Rayleigh, appeared as one of the contenders on Saturday, taking on the might of the lycra-clad muscle men and women.

From BBC