sarcolactic acid

noun

sarcolactic acid

noun

Etymology From sarco- + lactic + acid.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An acid found in the muscles after prolonged contraction; lactic acid, when it is produced during anaerobic respiration.

Related terms
lactic acid

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