cardiac

car-di-ac · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to the heart.

  2. 2.

    A person with a heart condition.

  3. 3.

    Relating to the part of the stomach nearest the esophagus.

Phrases & expressions

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    cardiac arrest — the cessation of the heart's pumping action
  • •
    cardiac muscle — the muscle tissue of the heart
  • •
    cardiac surgery — surgical procedures on the heart
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    cardiac output — the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute

Related words

See also: cardiovascular, coronary, heart, medical
Synonyms: cardiovascular, coronary, heart

Etymology

From Latin "cardiacus," from Greek "kardiakos" meaning "pertaining to the heart," from "kardia" meaning heart. Entered English in the 17th century.