auricula atrii
- noun
- /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə ˈeɪtriː/
- Specialized
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aurícula atrial
- Blood clots can sometimes form in the auricula atrii, increasing the risk of stroke.
Examples
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The surgeon carefully examined the auricula atrii during the heart procedure.
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Can you locate the auricula atrii on this diagram?
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A detailed scan revealed an abnormality in the left auricula atrii.
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The auricula atrii plays a crucial role in heart function.
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A detailed scan revealed an abnormality in the left auricula atrii.
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Blood clots can sometimes form in the auricula atrii, increasing the risk of stroke.
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The surgeon carefully examined the auricula atrii during the heart procedure.
Synonyms
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A small pouch on the upper front part of the heart that helps hold extra blood
A small pouch that sticks out from the front of a heart's upper chamber
A small ear-shaped pouch on the upper front part of each heart chamber
A small ear-shaped pouch on the upper chamber of the heart
A small ear-shaped pouch that sticks out from each upper chamber of the heart
Surface Forms
Morphology
auricula + atrii
The term is compositionally built: 'auricula' denotes an ear-shaped appendage and 'atrii' is the genitive form relating it to the atrium (i.e., 'of the atrium'). Given knowledge of both constituents, the meaning 'ear-shaped appendage of the atrium' is directly derivable following standard anatomical naming patterns, so a learner who knows the parts can infer the MWE.
Etymology
Auricula atrii: The name auricula atrii comes from Latin: auricula means 'little ear' and atrii means 'of the atrium'. Early doctors gave this name because the small pouch on the front of each heart chamber looks like a tiny ear, so today auricula atrii refers to that ear-shaped pouch of the atrium.