Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
myocardial
Adjective
/ˌmaɪ.əʊˈkɑːdi.əl/
Definition
Related to the muscular tissue of the heart.
Examples
- Myocardial infarction is commonly known as a heart attack.
- Doctors monitor myocardial function during cardiac procedures.
Meaning
Myocardial refers to anything that pertains to the myocardium, which is the thick middle layer of the heart wall responsible for the heart’s contraction and relaxation.
Synonyms
- Cardiac
- Heart-related
- Muscular heart
