Preferred Term:
myocardium
Definition:
The muscle tissue of the heart. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow.
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Entry Terms:
- cardiac muscle
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22397
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