endocardial
Americanadjective
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situated within the heart; intracardiac.
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Also endocardiac of or relating to the endocardium.
adjective
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of or relating to the endocardium
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within the heart
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of endocardial
1840–50; endo- + Greek kardí ( a ) heart + -al 1; or endocardi(um) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Originally, it consists of a pair of strands called cardiogenic cords that quickly form a hollow lumen and are referred to as endocardial tubes.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
At this point, they are referred to as endocardial tubes.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The answer is endocardial fibro-elastosis, a peculiar hardening of the inner lining of the heart, which has no known cause.
From Time Magazine Archive
In view of the fact that many affections in even remote portions of the body may be traced directly to a primary endocardial disease, we shall feel justified in inviting special attention to this disease.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
Acute valvular disease can not be distinguished from endocarditis, and chronic valvular affections are generally the result of endocardial inflammation.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
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