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Definition of cardiologist

cardiologist

/ˌkɑːrdiˈɑːlədʒɪst/
car · di · ol · o · gist
Adverb:cardiologically
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Plural:cardiologists
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Adjective:cardiological
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cardiologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and disorders of the heart and the cardiovascular system.

Example

"After experiencing mild chest pain during exercise, she scheduled an appointment with a cardiologist for a thorough evaluation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse a cardiologist, who diagnoses and treats heart conditions primarily through medication and minimally invasive procedures, with a cardiothoracic or cardiac surgeon, who performs open-heart surgery.

• Rhymes for cardiologist

• Nearby Words

cardinalfish
carding
cardio
cardiologist
cardiology
cardiovascular
cardmember

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the combining form 'cardio-' (from Ancient Greek 'kardia', meaning 'heart') and '-logist' (from Greek 'logos', meaning 'word' or 'study'), denoting a specialist in the study and treatment of the heart.

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