noun · rare

sinoatrial node

sinoatrial node · sinoatrial nodes

Sinusknoten, Sinuatrial-Knoten

A group of cells located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart that originates…A group of cells located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart that originates the impulses stimulating the heartbeat.

» Scientists created a natural pacemaker in experiments with pigs with a malfunctioning sinoatrial node, which regulates heartbeat.

Meaning

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A group of cells located in the wall of the right atrium of the heart that originates the impulses stimulating the heartbeat.
Sinusknoten, Sinuatrial-Knoten

More definitions

a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat

Examples

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Scientists created a natural pacemaker in experiments with pigs with a malfunctioning sinoatrial node, which regulates heartbeat.
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