What is "atrioventricular"

atrioventricular \atrioventricular\ adj. 1. 1 relating to or affecting the atria and ventricles of the heart. atrioventricular disease

Syn: auriculoventricular.

a. of the spatial relationship between the ventricles and the atria of the heart

adj. relating to or affecting the atria and ventricles of the heart; "atrioventricular disease" [syn: auriculoventricular]

Atrioventricular (having to do with an atrium and ventricle) can refer to:

• Left atrioventricular opening
• Atrioventricular fistula
• Atrioventricular node
• The term "Atrioventricular valves" is used to describe the mitral valve and tricuspid valve.