myocardium

Meanings

• noun

  The thick, muscular middle layer of the wall of the heart, which contracts to help the heart pump blood.

  - "The myocardium contracts to pump blood through the heart."
  - "Damage to the myocardium can result in heart failure."

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Synonyms

cardiac muscle , heart muscle

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Variants

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myocardia , myocardial , myocardium

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Etymology

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From the Greek word myokardia, meaning 'muscle heart'.

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Trivia

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1. The myocardium is the largest muscle in the human body.

2. Damage to the myocardium can be caused by conditions such as heart attacks and cardiomyopathy.

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Related Concepts

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1. cardiac muscle: A type of muscle tissue found in the heart, including the myocardium.

2. heart: The myocardium is a part of the heart, which is a vital organ in the circulatory system.

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Culture

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The myocardium is a vital organ in the human body and is often the focus of medical research and study due to its role in heart function.

How to Memorize "myocardium"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the myocardium as the thick, muscular layer in the middle of the heart that contracts to help it pump blood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the myocardium with the word 'muscle heart' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Odd Cardiac Muscle Helps Us' to remember that the myocardium is the odd (thick, muscular) layer in the heart that helps it pump.

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