Purkinje fibers

A form of Purkinje fiber — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Purkinje fiber
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