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

Furthermore, a significantly larger zone of cardiac muscle was found at the endocardium in matrix-injected pigs compared to controls.

From Science Magazine

When it is opened it is seen to have a much lighter colour than the other cavities, owing to the greater thickness of its endocardium obscuring the red muscle beneath.

From Project Gutenberg

In this disease cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, bone-marrow, muscle, the endocardium and aorta, the membranes of the brain and spinal cord, the skin and kidneys, may contain deposits of acicular crystals and amorphous granules.

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Examination of the heart revealed disease involving the pericardium, endocardium and arteries, the coronary arteries in particular showing ossific change.

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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.

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