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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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The resulting neural circuit was functional enough to trigger contractions in tiny clusters of muscle cells.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Peptides—short chains of amino acids marketed for recovery, muscle growth and antiaging—have become popular among U.S. wellness figures including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Joe Rogan, despite limited evidence for many of their claimed benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Messi had been substituted during Inter Miami's latest Major League Soccer match on Monday, but his club said he had not sustained an injury and was suffering from "muscle fatigue" in his left hamstring.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Do you use a different muscle for comedy?

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"It's no use! We can't muscle our way through it."

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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