Myocardial

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Myocardial

Myocardial (pronunciation: my·o·car·dial, /ˌmīəˈkärdēəl/) refers to anything related to the myocardium, the muscular tissue of the heart. The term is derived from the Greek words "myo," meaning muscle, and "kardia," meaning heart.

Etymology

The term "myocardial" is derived from the Greek words "myo," meaning muscle, and "kardia," meaning heart. It is used in medical terminology to refer to anything related to the myocardium, the muscular tissue of the heart.

Related Terms

  • Myocardium: The muscular tissue of the heart. It contracts to pump blood out of the heart and then relaxes as the heart refills with returning blood.
  • Myocardial Infarction: Commonly known as a heart attack, it occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to a part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle.
  • Myocardial Ischemia: A condition in which blood flow to the heart muscle is obstructed, usually due to a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries.
  • Myocardial Fibrosis: A condition characterized by the increase of fibrous tissue in the myocardium, often resulting from chronic inflammation or injury.
  • Myocarditis: Inflammation of the myocardium, often due to infection.

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