atrioventricular

adjective

Meaning

Relating to both the atria and the ventricles of the heart.

Examples

The atrioventricular valve prevents blood from flowing backward into the atrium.
An atrioventricular block can cause the heart to beat too slowly.

Synonyms: cardiac

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atrioventricular

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪtriəʊvenˈtrɪkjʊlə(r)/

Definition

Relating to both the atria and the ventricles of the heart.

Examples

The atrioventricular valve prevents blood from flowing backward into the atrium.
An atrioventricular block can cause the heart to beat too slowly.
The electrical impulse travels through the atrioventricular node during a normal heartbeat.

Synonyms of atrioventricular

Words with a similar meaning to atrioventricular:

cardiac

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