Myocardial
Pronunciation: /ˌmaɪəˈkɑːrdiːəl/
Myocardial (adj)
- Relating to the heart muscle, especially the thick tissue that pumps blood.
- Used for injury or disease affecting the heart muscle, often from blocked blood flow.
Examples
- Myocardial tissue is the heart muscle that pumps blood.
- Doctors said the patient had myocardial damage after the blocked artery.
Myocardial (adjective)
Examples
- The doctor examined myocardial tissue for signs of inflammation.
- Myocardial tissue can be affected by infections and toxins.