Definition of Heart murmur

1. Noun. An abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves.

Exact synonyms: Cardiac Murmur, Murmur
Generic synonyms: Symptom
Specialized synonyms: Systolic Murmur

Medical Definition of Heart murmur

1. A finding on physical examination of the heart that can, in some cases, indicate the presence of cardiac disease. Murmurs result from vibrations set up in the bloodstream and the surrounding heart and great vessels as the result of turbulent flow. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heart Murmur

heart cherry
heart condition
heart conduction system
heart disease
heart failure
heart failure
heart failure cells
heart failure in kids
heart hormone
heart injuries
heart line
heart massage
heart massage
heart monitor
heart murmur (current term)
heart murmur (current term)
heart murmurs
heart muscle
heart muscle
Heart of Dixie
heart pea
heart position
heart rate
heart rate
heart rhythm
heart rupture
heart sac
heart septal defects
heart septum
heart sounds

Other Resources:

Search for Heart murmur on Dictionary.com!Search for Heart murmur on Thesaurus.com!Search for Heart murmur on Google!Search for Heart murmur on Wikipedia!

Search