"Cardiomyocyte proliferation" refers to the process of heart muscle cells, known as cardiomyocytes, multiplying or reproducing to increase their numbers. Full definition
«This idea fits nicely with the findings from a number of groups — that forced expression of cell cycle regulators can induce cardiomyocyte proliferation in mammals,» says Jopling. (salk.edu)
«We are now trying to make adult cardiac fibroblasts more like their embryonic counterparts to induce cardiomyocyte proliferation in the adult.» (gladstone.org)
Keating notes that «the implication, which isn't proven, but is quite exciting, is that by enhancing human cardiomyocyte proliferation after heart injury, one may be able to enhance cardiac regeneration and reduce cardiac scarring.» (scientificamerican.com)