myocardial
adjective/ˌmaɪoʊˈkɑrdiəl/
Frequency rank: #13,949 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the myocardium, which is the muscular tissue of the heart.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, can be fatal if not treated quickly.
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