endocardium

[ en-doh-kahr-dee-uhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural en·do·car·di·a [en-doh-, kahr, -dee-, uh].

1. the serous membrane that lines the cavities of the heart.

endocardium

/ ˌɛndəʊˈkɑːdɪəm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocardium¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocardium¹

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

Example Sentences

Endocarditis, is inflammation of the endocardium, which is the lining membrane of the internal surface of the heart.

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This fall in blood pressure is commonly attributed to irritation of the endocardium.

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The endocardium may be stained from the imbibition of blood.

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In the muscular substance of the heart, under the endocardium, there is almost constantly noticed ecchymosis.

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By extension of inflammation of the endocardium or pericardium the muscle of the heart may become involved.

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