Cardiac

usgb/ˈkɑːrdiæk/
adjective

Related to the heart.

The patient was referred to a specialist for further cardiac examination.
Visual representation of "cardiac" - Related to the heart.

Often appears as...

  • cardiac arrest
  • cardiac surgery

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Medical Context

Use 'cardiac' mainly in medical or health-related discussions.

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The doctor discussed the patient's cardiac health during the check-up.
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Emergency Situations

Often used to describe emergencies involving the heart.

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The paramedics responded quickly to the cardiac arrest call.
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Technical Jargon

'Cardiac' signals technical vocabulary, best understood by healthcare professionals.

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Cardiac output is a term often used by cardiologists.
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