Trabekula

from latin

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noun
kedokteran
Locus
From latin

Definition

A small, finger-like projection or network of muscle tissue found in the walls of the heart chambers, particularly the ventricles, serving as structural support and electrical impulse conduction pathways.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'trabecula', the diminutive of 'trabes', meaning 'small pillar'.

Semantic Category

Locus