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(genetic biology)

Grammar: noun
plural: muscles
Definition: the contractile tissue that produces movement, both of the whole body and within the body. Muscle tissue in the higher animals is classified as striated, smooth, or cardiac, according to its structure and function.
Example:
1. Malathion inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine released from nerve cells, which leads to uncontrolled muscle contraction.

2. Acetylcholine is released into the gap between nerve and muscle cells to stimulate muscle contraction.
Related Word: muscular (adjective)
Related Compound: muscle tissue