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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of endocardium1

First recorded in 1870–75; endo- + -cardium
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Word History and Origins

Origin of endocardium1

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

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

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

The endocardium may be stained from the imbibition of blood.

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

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

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