endocardial

adjective

en·​do·​car·​di·​al ˌen-dō-ˈkär-dē-əl How to pronounce endocardial (audio)
1
: situated within the heart
2
: of or relating to the endocardium

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of endocardial was circa 1849

Dictionary Entries Near endocardial

Cite this Entry

“Endocardial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endocardial. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

endocardial

adjective
en·​do·​car·​di·​al -ˈkärd-ē-əl How to pronounce endocardial (audio)
1
: situated within the heart
2
: of or relating to the endocardium
endocardial biopsy
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