atrioventricular (Meaning)
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atrioventricular (a)
relating to or affecting the atria and ventricles of the heart
Synonyms & Antonyms of atrioventricular
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atrioventricular Sentence Examples
- The atrioventricular node, located in the heart, acts as an electrical bridge between the atria and ventricles.
- The atrioventricular septum separates the left and right atria from the ventricles.
- The atrioventricular valves, located between the atria and ventricles, prevent backflow of blood during the cardiac cycle.
- The atrioventricular groove, visible on the heart's surface, marks the location of the atrioventricular valves.
- Atrioventricular blocks are electrical disturbances that affect the conduction of electrical impulses between the atria and ventricles.
- An atrioventricular pacemaker is a device that artificially generates electrical impulses to regulate the heart rate in individuals with atrioventricular block.
- Atrioventricular tachycardia is a type of rapid heart rhythm that originates from the atrioventricular node.
- The atrioventricular bundle, also known as the bundle of His, transmits electrical impulses from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles.
- Atrioventricular dissociation occurs when the electrical impulses originating in the atria and ventricles are not synchronized.
- Atrioventricular septal defect is a congenital heart defect characterized by an opening in the septum between the atria and ventricles.
FAQs About the word atrioventricular
relating to or affecting the atria and ventricles of the heart
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No antonyms found.
The atrioventricular node, located in the heart, acts as an electrical bridge between the atria and ventricles.
The atrioventricular septum separates the left and right atria from the ventricles.
The atrioventricular valves, located between the atria and ventricles, prevent backflow of blood during the cardiac cycle.
The atrioventricular groove, visible on the heart's surface, marks the location of the atrioventricular valves.