Synonyms for

Cardiac

Verb / ˈkɑ:rdi:ˌæk / Another word for cardiac — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the heart

Synonyms & similar words

heart cardiovascular circulatory pulmonary vascular blood arterial venous aortic coronary myocardial cardiopulmonary cardio cardiovascularly cardiorespiratory hemodynamic pericardial endocardial cardiogenic cardiotonic

Synonyms by register

Formal

cardial coronary heart-related

Antonyms

non-cardiac peripheral external unrelated unconnected unassociated

Common collocations

  • cardiac arrest
  • cardiac muscle
  • cardiac rhythm
  • cardiac disease
  • cardiac output
  • cardiac stress
  • cardiac rehabilitation

Word family

noun cardiac
adjective cardiac

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective to describe conditions or structures related to the heart. It is a technical term in medicine and biology.

Example sentences

  1. She has a cardiac condition that requires regular checkups.
  2. The cardiac team worked together to save the patient's life.
  3. The athlete's cardiac endurance was impressive during the marathon.
  4. The doctor prescribed medication to improve his cardiac function.
  5. The cardiac unit at the hospital is well-equipped to handle emergencies.

Quotes

  • The cardiac rhythm of life is a powerful force that sustains us all. - Unknown
  • The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness. - Honore de Balzac
  • The cardiac muscle never sleeps. - Unknown

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