adjective
- relating to or affecting the endocardium, the thin membrane lining the inside of the heart
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with endocardial inflammation.
- Endocardial tissue lines the heart’s chambers and valves.
- The cardiologist examined the endocardial surface using echocardiography.
- Endocardial fibrosis can affect heart function.
- The surgeon carefully avoided damaging the endocardial layer.
- Endocardial biopsy revealed signs of infection.