What is another word for smooth muscle cell?
Pronunciation: [smˈuːð mˈʌsə͡l sˈɛl] (IPA) 
Smooth muscle cell is a type of cell commonly found in the walls of hollow organs such as blood vessels, intestines and bladder. Synonyms for this type of cell include visceral muscle cell, involuntary muscle cell or non-striated muscle cell. These cells are distinguished by their lack of striations and their ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically. Another synonym for smooth muscle cell is unstriated muscle cell due to their appearance lacking the striped or striated pattern seen in skeletal muscle cells. The presence of these cells is essential to the normal functioning of many organs, including the digestive system and urinary system.
