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Myocardium

Definition:

The myocardium refers to the muscular middle layer of the wall of the heart, composed mainly of cardiac muscle fibers. It is responsible for the contraction and relaxation of the heart, enabling it to pump blood throughout the body.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The myocardium receives oxygenated blood from the coronary arteries.

2. Damage to the myocardium can lead to various heart conditions.

Adjective:

1. The cardiologist performed a myocardial biopsy to examine the tissue.

2. The patient was diagnosed with myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack.

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