atrioventricular

Thân thiện

The diagram clearly labels the atrioventricular node in the heart's electrical system.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to or affecting the atria and ventricles of the heart
   • atrioventricular disease

Từ đồng nghĩa

• auriculoventricular