Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transmural
Adjective
/trænzˈmjʊrəl/
Definition
Transmural refers to something that extends through the entire wall of a bodily structure, especially in reference to the layers of blood vessels, organs, or other tissues.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the transmural injury affected both the inner and outer layers of the heart muscle.
- In a transmural infarction, the damage extends completely through the wall of the heart.
- Transmural lesions can be observed during endoscopic examinations of the digestive tract.
Meaning
The term transmural is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions or processes that affect the full thickness of an organ or tissue wall.
Synonyms
- Across the wall
- Through the wall
- Full-thickness
