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endocardium

/en-doh-kahr-dee-uhm/US // ˌɛn doʊˈkɑr di əm //UK // (ˌɛndəʊˈkɑːdɪəm) //

心内膜,心内层,心脏内膜,心室内膜

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    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.

Examples

  • 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.