MYOCARDIUM - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the middle muscular layer of the heart wall

Categories: Cardiac muscle, Heart muscle

Synonyms

Myocardium

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "myocardium" comes from Ancient Greek μῦς.

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Ancient Greek philosophy and science introduced thousands of precise technical terms still used today.