Cardiology

/ˌkɑːrdiˈɑːlədʒi/

noun

It is the study of heart and its diseases.

He specializes in cardiology, so he focuses on treating heart problems.

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Cardiology is specific to heart health, and implies the person is a specialist doctor.

She is studying cardiology to become a cardiologist.

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Used in medical settings, often referring to departments, treatments, or research related to the heart.

The cardiology wing at the hospital handles all the heart surgeries.

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Cardiology is formal, used in academic and healthcare environments, not in casual conversation.

The conference on cardiology was attended by many renowned heart surgeons.

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