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.” “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.” Etymology
From cardio- + -logist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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