Endocardial
Endocardial
Endocardial (pronunciation: en·do·car·di·al, /ˌendōˈkärdēəl/) is an adjective that pertains to the innermost layer of the heart, known as the endocardium.
Etymology
The term "endocardial" is derived from the Greek words "endo-", meaning "inside" or "within", and "kardia", meaning "heart".
Definition
Endocardial refers to anything related to the endocardium, the thin layer of endothelial cells that lines the interior of the heart chambers. This layer is continuous with the endothelial lining of the blood vessels connected to the heart.
Related Terms
- Endocarditis: An inflammation of the endocardium, often due to infection.
- Endocardial cushion defect: A congenital heart defect where the walls separating all four chambers of the heart are underdeveloped.
- Endocardial fibroelastosis: A rare heart disease characterized by a thickened endocardium.
- Endocardial pacemaker: A device implanted in the endocardium to regulate the heart's rhythm.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endocardial
- Wikipedia's article - Endocardial
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