Atrial (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to a cavity or chamber in the body (especially one of the upper chambers of the heart).
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The electrocardiogram revealed abnormal atrial activity, which may have contributed to the patient's symptoms.
- The cardiologist focused on the atrial fibrillation diagnosis and its implications for treatment.
- The surgical team made an incision to repair the damaged atrial septum.
- The medical team inserted a catheter to ablate the problematic atrial tissue.
- During fetal development, the atrial chambers form from a common cavity and then divide into two distinct sections.