"myofascia" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: myofascias [plural]
Etymology: From myo- + fascia. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|myo|fascia}} myo- + fascia Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} myofascia (countable and uncountable, plural myofascias)
  1. (anatomy) The stiff covering of muscles and bones Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Anatomy Derived forms: myofascial

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