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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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“More people want to use them,” said Lauren Colenso-Semple, a muscle physiology researcher and science communication specialist who follows scientific studies of peptides as part of her work.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Electrical muscle stimulation, or EMS, is gaining popularity in the U.S. as a potential way to boost workouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It would also be embarrassing if the governor tried to muscle candidates aside and failed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Symptoms often include seizures, muscle weakness, paralysis, and delayed development.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Scoob doesn’t move a muscle as they glide to a bumpy stop on the “shoulder” of the highway, or so Dad calls it.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone