T tubule en · NOUN
Etymology
From transverse tubule.
Meanings
- One of the extensions of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells, running in a transverse manner, that permit the transmission of the action potential into the cell and regulate cellular calcium concentration.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| T tubules | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| T-tubule | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (6)
de T-Tubuli (extension of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells) · fr tubule transverse (extension of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells) · de T-Tubulus (extension of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells) · fr tubule T (extension of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells) · kmr gehînkeya demarûmasûlke (extension of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells) · hu T-tubulus (extension of the cell membrane of striated muscle cells)