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myocardium
nounmasculinetechnicaltécnico/mi.uˈkaɾ.dju/mi·o·cár·di·o
Definition
1The middle and principal layer of the heart muscle, responsible for the heart's contractions.
Usage examples
“A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the myocardium is blocked.”
“Echocardiography assesses the function and thickness of the myocardium.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
ventricular myocardiumatrial myocardiummyocardial ischemiamyocardial infarction