Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ventricular-myocyte
Noun
/vɛnˈtrɪk.jʊ.lər maɪ.oʊˌsaɪt/
Definition
A ventricular myocyte is a type of heart muscle cell located in the ventricles of the heart.
Examples
- The ventricular myocytes play a crucial role in the rhythm of the heart.
- Damage to ventricular myocytes can lead to heart failure.
- Research shows that ventricular myocyte regeneration is essential for heart repair.
Meaning
These cells are responsible for the contraction of the ventricles, which pump blood out of the heart to the lungs and the rest of the body.
Synonyms
- Cardiomyocyte
- Heart muscle cell
- Myocardial cell
