Purkinje fiber en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Czech anatomist Jan Evangelista Purkyně (1787–1869).
Meanings
- One of a group of fibers in the heart, consisting of specialized cardiomyocytes, that allow the heart's conduction system to create synchronized contractions of its ventricles and thus maintain a consistent rhythm.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purkinje fibre | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Purkinje fibers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fi Purkinjen syy (group of fibers in the heart)