auricular appendix (Meaning)
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auricular appendix (n)
a pouch projecting from the top front of each atrium of the heart
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a pouch projecting from the top front of each atrium of the heart
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The auricular appendix, a small protrusion in the right atrium of the heart, serves as a vestigial remnant of fish respiration.
The presence of a large auricular appendix increases the risk of atrial fibrillation and blood clots.
Transesophageal echocardiography provides a clear visualization of the auricular appendix during cardiac procedures.
Embolic material can become trapped within the auricular appendix, leading to systemic embolization.
