endocardium

[en-doh-kahr-dee-uh m]

noun, plural en·do·car·di·a

[en-doh-kahr-dee-uh] /ˌɛn doʊˈkɑr di ə/. Anatomy.

the serous membrane that lines the cavities of the heart.

Origin of endocardium

First recorded in 1870–75; endo- + -cardium

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Examples from the Web for endocardium

Historical Examples of endocardium

The endocardium may be stained from the imbibition of blood.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I
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The endocardium is often blotched to a greater or less extent by sanguineous imbibition.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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By extension of inflammation of the endocardium or pericardium the muscle of the heart may become involved.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
United States Department of Agriculture
In acute inflammation we find a thickening and a roughened appearance of the endocardium throughout the cavities of the heart.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
United States Department of Agriculture
They firmly adhere to the endocardium, and when detached from it give it a torn appearance.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
United States Department of Agriculture

British Dictionary definitions for endocardium

endocardium

noun plural -dia (-dɪə)

the membrane that lines the cavities of the heart and forms part of the valves

Word Origin for endocardium

C19: from New Latin, from endo- + Greek kardia heart

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endocardium in Medicine

endocardium

[ĕn′dō-kär′dē-əm]

n. pl. en•do•car•di•a (-dē-ə)

The thin serous membrane, composed of endothelial and subendothelial tissue, that lines the interior of the heart.

Related formsen′do•car′di•al adj.