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Word

cardiologist

Phoneticscar·di·ol·o·gist

US/ˌkɑɹdiˈɑɫədʒɪst/

UK/kˈɑːdɪˌəʊlədʒˌɪst/

Definition

n. a doctor who specializes in the health of the heart and blood vessels. They treat problems like high blood pressure, heart attacks, and heart failure.

n. a medical practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

Examples

“The patient visited a cardiologist for a routine check-up.”

“After experiencing chest pain during exercise, the doctor referred him to a cardiologist for a stress test.”

“The cardiologist explained that while the patient's cholesterol levels were high, a healthy lifestyle and medication could significantly reduce the risk of future heart disease.”

Examples

simple

“The patient visited a cardiologist for a routine check-up.”

contextual

“After experiencing chest pain during exercise, the doctor referred him to a cardiologist for a stress test.”

complex

“The cardiologist explained that while the patient's cholesterol levels were high, a healthy lifestyle and medication could significantly reduce the risk of future heart disease.”

Real-World Examples

“The trace from the electrocardiogram (ECG) highlighted an extra wave, known as a bifid P wave, which was referred to Neko Health's in-house cardiologist for review.”
BBC News · 8 Aug 2026
“Cardiologists, researchers and health experts have said they are “extremely concerned” about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes on millions of teenagers and young people around the world, including exposure to toxins and carcinogens.”
The Guardian · 19 Aug 2026

Etymology

From cardio- + -logist.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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