transmural

/trænzˈmʊərəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting all the layers or layers of an organ, especially the heart.

“The transmural myocardial infarction affected the entire heart muscle.”

2. noun

a transmural extension or spread, especially of an infection or disease.

“The patient’s condition had a transmural spread throughout the body.”

Synonyms

  • transcardial
  • transorgan

Antonyms

  • intramural