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Myocytes, Smooth Muscle
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Definition
: Non-striated, elongated, spindle-shaped cells found lining the digestive tract, uterus, and blood vessels. They are derived from specialized myoblasts (MYOBLASTS, SMOOTH MUSCLE).
See Also
Myoblasts, Smooth Muscle
Examples
Myofibroblasts
Other names
Smooth Muscle Myocytes; Smooth Muscle Myocyte; Smooth Muscle Cell; Myocyte, Smooth Muscle; Cells, Smooth Muscle; Cell, Smooth Muscle; Smooth Muscle Cells