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auriculoventricular

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[aw-rik-yuh-loh-ven-trik-yuh-ler] / ɔˌrɪk yə loʊ vɛnˈtrɪk yə lər /

adjective

Anatomy.
  1. atrioventricular.


Etymology

Origin of auriculoventricular

auriculo- (combining form of auricle ) + ventricular

Example Sentences

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So far as we now know all cases of the Stokes-Adams syndrome are caused by heart block which is only another name for disease in the auriculoventricular bundle.

From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall

Then, if the endocardium is removed from the posterior part of the septum of the auricle up to the membranous septum, the posterior part of the auriculoventricular bundle will be exposed.

From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall

Such stimulations may constitute auricular, ventricular or auriculoventricular extra contractions or extrasystoles, as they are termed.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

These little irregular stimuli proceeding from the auricle reach the auriculoventricular node and are transmitted to the ventricle as rapidly as the ventricle is able to react.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

Alternating periods of sinus rhythm and auriculoventricular rhythm 144 51.

From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall

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