Term Name:	intercalated disc
Synonyms:	intercalated disk
Definition:	A complex cell-cell junction at which myofibrils terminate in cardiomyocytes; mediates mechanical and electrochemical integration between individual cardiomyocytes. The intercalated disc contains regions of tight mechanical attachment (fasciae adherentes and desmosomes) and electrical coupling (gap junctions) between adjacent cells.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0014704]    QuickGO    AmiGO