Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Atrioventricular

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: Pertaining to the atria and ventricles of the heart
Combining form and definition: atri/o, “atrium”; ventricul/o, “little belly, ventricle”
Suffix and definition: -ar, “pertaining to”

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