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Satellite Cells, Skeletal Muscle
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Definition
: Elongated, spindle-shaped, quiescent myoblasts lying in close contact with adult skeletal muscle. They are thought to play a role in muscle repair and regeneration.
Other names
Satellite Cell, Myogenic; Myogenic Satellite Cells; Myogenic Satellite Cell; Cells, Myogenic Satellite; Cell, Myogenic Satellite; Satellite Cells, Myogenic; Skeletal Muscle Satellite Cells