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cardiac

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈkɑɹdiˌæk// UK //kˈɑːdɪˌæk// car·diac Archaic

adj. relating to the heart. Doctors use this word when talking about heart health or medical problems with the heart.

adj. relating to the heart or its functions. Often used in medical contexts to describe conditions, procedures, or anatomical structures.


SIMPLE

The patient was admitted to the hospital for cardiac monitoring.

CONTEXTUAL

Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for maintaining good cardiac health and preventing future complications.

COMPLEX

The surgeon performed a complex cardiac bypass to restore blood flow to the heart muscle after the patient suffered a severe blockage in their coronary arteries.

Origin

From Middle French cardiaque, from Latin cardiacus, from Ancient Greek καρδιακός (kardiakós, “relating to the heart”), from καρδία (kardía, “heart”); by surface analysis, cardi- + -ac.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun; rarely used as a predicative adjective after a verb.

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