cardiac
Meaning: Relating to the heart, especially in medical contexts; as a noun, a person with a heart condition.
Cardiac is the standard medical adjective for anything related to the heart. Common collocations include 'cardiac arrest' (the heart stops beating), 'cardiac surgery,' 'cardiac rehabilitation,' and 'cardiac output.' The term appears frequently in both medical literature and general media reporting on heart-related health issues. Related words include 'cardiology' (the study of the heart) and 'cardiologist' (a heart specialist).
Examples
- The patient suffered a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated by the paramedic team. 该患者突发心脏骤停,被急救人员成功抢救。El paciente sufrió una parada cardíaca y fue reanimado por el equipo de paramédicos.その患者は心停止を起こし、救急隊員によって蘇生された。그 환자는 심정지가 발생하여 구급대원에 의해 소생되었다.
- Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to reduce cardiac risk factors. 定期运动是降低心脏风险因素最有效的方法之一。El ejercicio regular es una de las formas más eficaces de reducir los factores de riesgo cardíaco.定期的な運動は、心臓のリスク要因を減らす最も効果的な方法の一つである。규칙적인 운동은 심장 위험 요인을 줄이는 가장 효과적인 방법 중 하나이다.
- The cardiac ward at the hospital has been expanded to accommodate rising demand. 医院的心脏病房已扩建以满足日益增长的需求。La planta de cardiología del hospital se ha ampliado para dar cabida a la creciente demanda.病院の心臓病棟は、増加する需要に対応するために拡張された。병원의 심장병동은 증가하는 수요에 대응하기 위해 확장되었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek kardiakos (of or pertaining to the heart), from kardia (heart). Entered English in the 17th century via Latin cardiacus.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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