noun
A thin membrane enclosing a striated muscle fiber.
Origin of sarcolemma
sarco- Greek lemma husk ; see lemma 2.Related Forms:
- sar′co·lem′mal
adjective
sarcolemma
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sarcolemma - Medical Definition
n.
A thin membrane enclosing a striated muscle fiber.
Related Forms:
- sar′co·lem′mal
adj.
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