How Do You Spell NODUS CORDIS?

Pronunciation: [nˈə͡ʊdəs kˈɔːdɪz] (IPA)

Nodus Cordis is a medical term that refers to a knot or node in the heart. The pronunciation of nodus cordis is /ˈnoʊdəs ˈkɔrˌdɪs/. In the first syllable, the "o" has a long "o" sound represented by the symbol /oʊ/. The "u" in "nodus" sounds like "uh" and is represented by the symbol /ə/. The "c" in "cordis" sounds like "k" and is represented by the symbol /k/. The final syllable "dis" has a short "i" sound represented by the symbol /ɪ/.

NODUS CORDIS Meaning and Definition

1. Nodus cordis is a Latin term that translates to "node of the heart" in English. In the field of anatomy and medicine, nodus cordis refers to a specific structure in the heart known as the atrioventricular node (AV node). The AV node is a specialized region of cardiac muscle located in the lower part of the right atrium, near the septum. It serves as a nodal connection between the atria and ventricles of the heart.

   The primary function of nodus cordis, or the AV node, is to regulate the electrical impulses that coordinate the contraction of the heart muscle. It acts as a gateway through which electrical signals pass from the atria to the ventricles, enabling the coordinated pumping action of the heart. The AV node receives electrical impulses initiated by the sinoatrial node (SA node) and momentarily slows down their transmission. This delay allows sufficient time for the atria to contract and for the ventricles to fill with blood before they contract.

   Nodus cordis is a critical component of the electrical conduction system of the heart, which ensures the proper rhythm and synchronization of cardiac contractions. Any malfunction or disorder of the AV node can lead to abnormalities in heart rhythm, such as heart block, where the electrical signals are delayed or blocked, affecting the effective pumping action of the heart.

2. Trigonum fibrosum.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for NODUS CORDIS

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Etymology of NODUS CORDIS

The phrase "nodus cordis" is a Latin term that translates to "knot of the heart" in English.

The word "nodus" comes from the Latin word "nodus", which means "knot" or "bond". It derives from the Proto-Indo-European root "*ned-", meaning "to bind" or "to tie". The Latin word "cordis" is the genitive singular form of "cor", which means "heart".

The expression "nodus cordis" is often used metaphorically to describe a situation or problem that is difficult to untangle or solve, akin to a knot in the heart.