unstriated

/ ʌnˈstraɪˌeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (of muscle) composed of elongated cells that do not have striations; smooth

Example Sentences

Unstriated, un-strī′ā-ted, adj. not striated or striped.

From Project Gutenberg

The proper distribution of blood to the various organs of the body is regulated by the vasomotor system acting on the small arteries which contain considerable unstriated muscle.

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In order that there may be enough blood at all times and under varying conditions of rest and function, there must be a proper supply coming through the distributing vessels, the large arteries, those containing much elastic tissue, and only a very small amount of unstriated muscle tissue or none whatever.

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The proper distribution of blood to the various organs of the body is regulated by the vasomotor system acting upon the small arteries which contain considerable unstriated muscle.

From Project Gutenberg

The muscles are simple and unstriated and for the most part run longitudinally.

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