Purkinje fibre

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

nounPurkinje fibre (plural Purkinje fibres)

plural Purkinje fibres

  1. alternativeAlternative form of Purkinje fiber.
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