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Definition of cardiac

cardiac

/ˈkɑːr.di.æk/
car · di · ac
Plural:cardiacs
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cardiac Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, affecting, or situated near the heart.

Example

"Regular aerobic exercise is essential for maintaining good cardiac health."

2

Relating to the upper part of the stomach where it joins the esophagus.

Example

"The gastroenterologist examined the cardiac sphincter for signs of acid reflux."

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• noun

1

A person with a heart disorder or chronic heart disease.

Example

"The clinic provides specialized rehabilitation programs for recovering cardiacs."

2

A medicine or cordial that stimulates the heart or acts as a restorative tonic.

Example

"In earlier centuries, apothecaries frequently prescribed herbal cardiacs to revive fainting patients."

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• Rhymes for cardiac

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French cardiaque or Latin cardiacus, from Ancient Greek kardiakós ('of the heart'), derived from kardía ('heart').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cardiac. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cardiac
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