Periannulus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Periannulus is a noun meaning (anatomy) The region surrounding an annulus of the heart.
Meaning
(anatomy) The region surrounding an annulus of the heart.
Example Sentences
A pannus arising from the neointima in the periannulus of the left ventricular septum ( 24 ) may extend to the orifice and hinges of a prosthetic valve and result in restricted leaflet motion or may cause severe stenosis due to obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract by a circumferential pannus without restricting leaflet motion ( 22 23 ).
Word Forms
- periannuluses
- periannuli
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include annulus, subendocardium, epicardium, endarterium, subepineurium, peritendon.
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