Definition for Myocyte
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A myocyte (also known as a muscle cell or muscle fiber) is the type of cell found in muscle tissue. They are long, tubular cells that develop from myoblasts to form muscles in a process known as myogenesis. There are various specialized forms of myocytes: cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle cells, with various properties. Cardiac myocytes are responsible for generating the electrical impulses that control the heart rate, among other things.