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cardiology

 

[ kahr-dee-OL-uh-jee ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical specialty

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. It involves the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are medical doctors who specialize in this field and perform various diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and catheterizations. The field is also closely related to other medical specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, and radiology.

Synonyms

cardiac medicine, heart medicine.

Examples of usage

  • He decided to specialize in cardiology after medical school.
  • The conference focused on advancements in cardiology research.
  • She was referred to a cardiology expert for further evaluation.

Translations

Translations of the word "cardiology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cardiologia

🇮🇳 कार्डियोलॉजी

🇩🇪 Kardiologie

🇮🇩 kardiologi

🇺🇦 кардіологія

🇵🇱 kardiologia

🇯🇵 心臓病学

🇫🇷 cardiologie

🇪🇸 cardiología

🇹🇷 kardiyoloji

🇰🇷 심장학

🇸🇦 أمراض القلب

🇨🇿 kardiologie

🇸🇰 kardiológia

🇨🇳 心脏病学

🇸🇮 kardiologija

🇮🇸 hjarta- og æðasjúkdómafræði

🇰🇿 кардиология

🇬🇪 კარდიოლოგია

🇦🇿 kardiyologiya

🇲🇽 cardiología

Etymology

The term 'cardiology' has its roots in the Greek language, derived from 'kardia', meaning heart, and 'logia', meaning study or discourse. It started to be used in the 19th century as a way to describe the growing field of medical study focused specifically on the heart and its diseases. As medical knowledge advanced and technology improved, the field of cardiology has evolved significantly, expanding its focus not only to the treatment of heart diseases but also to prevention and wellness. Various diagnostic techniques and treatment methodologies have emerged since its inception, led by pioneering cardiologists who contributed significantly to our understanding of cardiovascular health. Today, cardiology encompasses various subspecialties, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and pediatric cardiology, making it an essential component of modern medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,607, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.