myocytolysis

myocytolysis
Dissolution of muscle fiber. [myo- + G. kytos, cell, + lysis, a loosening]
- m. of heart local loss of myocardial syncytium as a result of a metabolic imbalance, insufficient in intensity or duration (or both) to cause stromal injury or to elicit any reactive exudation.

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myo·cy·tol·y·sis (mi″o-si-tolґĭ-sis) [myo- + cytolysis] disintegration of muscle fibers.

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