adj
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cardiac
KAH-dih-ak
Cardiac (adj) means relating to the heart. Example: “He was rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.”
adj
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Relating to the heart.
"He was rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest."
"The nurse monitored her cardiac rhythm throughout the night."
"Regular exercise can improve your cardiac health over time."
How to use cardiac
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with the heart, usually in a medical context.
Common pairings
cardiac arrest
cardiac arrhythmia
cardiac surgery
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Word forms
- Plural
- cardiacs
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Etymology
From Greek kardiakos, "of the heart," from kardia, "heart."
Antonyms
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Rhymes for cardiac
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megalomaniac
nymphomaniac
hypochondriac
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cardiac” mean?
The word “cardiac” means relating to the heart. In plain terms, having to do with the heart, usually in a medical context.
How do you pronounce “cardiac”?
“Cardiac” is pronounced KAH-dih-ak (/ˈkɑɹdiˌæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “cardiac” in a sentence?
Here is “cardiac” used in a sentence: “He was rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.”
What is the opposite of “cardiac”?
The opposite of “cardiac” — its antonyms — is noncardiac.
What part of speech is “cardiac”?
“Cardiac” is an adjective.
Where does the word “cardiac” come from?
The word “cardiac” comes from Greek. From Greek kardiakos, "of the heart," from kardia, "heart.".
Is “cardiac” a common word?
“Cardiac” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between cardiac and cardiovascular?
Cardiac relates specifically to the heart, while cardiovascular relates to both the heart and the blood vessels together. A cardiac condition affects the heart itself, whereas a cardiovascular condition can involve the wider circulatory system.
Is cardiac a formal or medical term?
Cardiac is primarily a medical and clinical term meaning relating to the heart, commonly used in healthcare contexts such as cardiac surgery or cardiac care. It is less common in casual, everyday speech compared to the word heart.
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