Definition of Papillary muscle

1. Noun. Any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves. "The papillary muscles contract during systole to prevent regurgitation of blood into the atria"

Generic synonyms: Cardiac Muscle, Heart Muscle
Group relationships: Atrioventricular Valve

Medical Definition of Papillary muscle

1. Small muscles within the heart which anchor the heart valves. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Papillary Muscle

papillae fungiformes
papillae of corium
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papillary adenocarcinoma
papillary adenoma of large intestine
papillary carcinoma
papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum
papillary cystic adenoma
papillary ducts
papillary foramina of kidney
papillary hidradenoma
papillary layer
papillary muscle (current term)
papillary muscle (current term)
papillary muscles
papillary muscle dysfunction
papillary muscle syndrome
papillary necrosis
papillary process
papillary stasis
papillary tumor
papillary tumour
papillary tumour
papillate
papilla dentis
papilla duodeni major
papilla duodeni minor
papilla incisiva

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