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English noun: papillary muscle

1. papillary muscle (body) any of several muscles associated with the atrioventricular valves


SamplesThe papillary muscles contract during systole to prevent regurgitation of blood into the atria.


Broader (hypernym)cardiac muscle, heart muscle


Part meronymatrioventricular valve









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