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cardiology

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˌkɑɹdiˈɑɫədʒi// UK //kˌɑːdɪˈəʊlədʒi// car·di·ol·o·gy

n. the branch of medicine that deals with the heart and its diseases. Doctors in this field study how the heart works and how to fix problems with blood flow.

n. the medical specialty concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.


SIMPLE

He decided to specialize in cardiology after medical school.

CONTEXTUAL

Advances in cardiology have significantly improved the survival rates for patients suffering from chronic heart failure.

COMPLEX

The hospital's cardiology department is renowned for its pioneering research into minimally invasive valve replacement procedures and pediatric heart surgery.

Origin

From cardio- + -logy.

Usage

Typically functions as an uncountable field of study; specific departments or clinics are referred to as 'the cardiology department'.

Pitfall

He is a cardiology.He is a cardiologist.Learners often confuse the field of study (cardiology) with the person who practices it (cardiologist).

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