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Cardiac: meaning, definitions and examples

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cardiac

 

[ ˈkɑːrdiæk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical term

The term 'cardiac' relates to the heart or its functions. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe conditions, diseases, or procedures that involve the heart. For instance, cardiac arrest refers to a sudden loss of heart function, while cardiac rhythm involves the electrical activity that causes the heart to beat. Understanding cardiac health is crucial, as it impacts overall physical wellness.

Synonyms

cardiovascular, heart, heart-related

Examples of usage

  • Cardiac surgery can improve heart function.
  • He was diagnosed with a cardiac condition.
  • Cardiac arrest requires immediate medical attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "cardiac" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cardíaco

🇮🇳 हृदय संबंधी

🇩🇪 kardiak

🇮🇩 kardiak

🇺🇦 кардіальний

🇵🇱 kardiologiczny

🇯🇵 心臓の

🇫🇷 cardiaque

🇪🇸 cardíaco

🇹🇷 kalp ile ilgili

🇰🇷 심장 관련

🇸🇦 قلبية

🇨🇿 srdeční

🇸🇰 srdcový

🇨🇳 心脏的

🇸🇮 srčni

🇮🇸 hjarta tengt

🇰🇿 жүрекке қатысты

🇬🇪 გულის

🇦🇿 ürək ilə bağlı

🇲🇽 cardíaco

Etymology

The word 'cardiac' originates from the Greek word 'kardiakos', which is derived from 'kardia' meaning 'heart'. It entered English in the early 19th century, reflecting the growing interest in medical terminology related to the heart. The prefix 'cardio-' is commonly used in various medical terms to denote relationships to the heart, such as 'cardiology' (the study of heart-related diseases) and 'cardiovascular' (pertaining to the heart and blood vessels). As medical science has evolved, so has the use of the term 'cardiac', now frequently employed in both clinical settings and research to discuss heart conditions and treatments.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,047 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.