Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ventricular-myocyte

Noun

/vɛnˈtrɪkjʊlər ˈmaɪəsɪt/

Definition

A ventricular myocyte is a type of cardiac muscle cell located in the ventricles of the heart, responsible for contracting and pumping blood out of the heart.

Examples

The ventricular myocyte’s contraction is essential for maintaining proper blood flow.
Damage to ventricular myocytes can lead to heart failure.
Researchers study ventricular myocytes to understand heart diseases better.