Associations to the word «Atrial»

Wiktionary

ATRIAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the atrium of the heart.
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, noun. A cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that involves the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart.
ATRIAL FIBRILLATIONS, noun. Plural of atrial fibrillation
ATRIAL NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE, noun. (protein) A strong vasodilatory, peptide hormone, secreted by the cardiac muscle cells.

Dictionary definition

ATRIAL, adjective. Of or relating to a cavity or chamber in the body (especially one of the upper chambers of the heart).

Wise words

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