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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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BPC-157, for example, is popular for muscle recovery, and people who use GHK-Cu say it improves skin health.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Without the tug of gravity, muscle and bone mass shrinks in space.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

ALS, on the other hand, targets motor neurons, causing progressive muscle weakness that eventually leads to paralysis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

He first hurt his back during that historic round, pulling a muscle while hitting out of deep rough.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I looked at him doubtfully: thin and drawn, with thighs and arms so puny that no muscle showed even when he flexed them.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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