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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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Notably, tea also shows promise in neuroprotection and muscle mass preservation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Apple has the financial muscle to procure most if not all of the memory it needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Similarly, tea catechins may prevent muscle loss in seniors, contributing to better physical performance and muscle strength.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Apitegromab works by blocking a protein involved in the breakdown of muscle and is also being explored as a treatment for other medical conditions affecting muscles, including spinal muscular atrophy.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

By the time he came back, every muscle in Coal’s body was tight and stiff.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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