atrioventricular
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or involving both the atria and the ventricles of the heart: This term describes structures, functions, or conditions that pertain to the connection or interaction between the heart's upper chambers (atria) and its lower chambers (ventricles).
Usage
- General Use: The term is primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe the anatomical junction, electrical conduction system, or valves located between the atria and ventricles.
- The atrioventricular node is a critical part of the heart's electrical conduction system.
- The doctor diagnosed an atrioventricular block, which affects the electrical signal between the chambers.
Advanced Usage
- "Atrioventricular dissociation": A condition where the atria and ventricles of the heart beat independently of each other.
- The ECG revealed atrioventricular dissociation, requiring immediate attention.
Variants and Related Words
- Atrioventricularly (adverb): In a manner relating to the atria and ventricles. (Note: This form is rare and highly technical.)
- AV (abbreviation): A common abbreviation for "atrioventricular" used in terms like AV node, AV valve, or AV block.
Synonyms
- Auriculoventricular: An older, synonymous term that is less commonly used in modern medical terminology.
Related Phrases
- Atrioventricular valve: Either of the two valves (the mitral and tricuspid valves) that control blood flow from the atria to the ventricles.
- A leaky atrioventricular valve can lead to heart murmurs.
- Atrioventricular bundle (Bundle of His): A collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conduction that transmits impulses from the AV node.
- The impulse travels from the AV node down the atrioventricular bundle.
Adjective
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relating to or affecting the atria and ventricles of the heart
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atrioventricular disease
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