sarcolactic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An acid found in the muscles after prolonged contraction; lactic acid, when it is produced during anaerobic respiration.

Word forms

sarcolactic acid

Etymology

From sarco- + lactic + acid.

Related words

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