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Meaning of Purkinje fiber | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

One of a group of fibers in the heart, consisting of specialized cardiomyocytes, that allow the heart's conduction system to create synchronized contractions of its ventricles and thus maintain a consistent rhythm.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Purkinje figure Purkinje image Purkinje layer Purkinje neuron Purkinje shift Purkins

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