cardiac
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈkɑːrdiæk/
KK: /ˈkɑrdiæk/
adjective
Definition
Related to the heart or its functions.
Example
The doctor specializes in cardiac health and treats patients with heart conditions.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new cardiac health program at the gym?
Yeah, I heard it's really beneficial for heart health.
I think it's great that they're focusing on cardiac exercises.
Definitely! It's important for everyone to maintain a healthy heart.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
heart
coronary
cardial
Antonyms
noncardiac
peripheral
extracardiac
noun
Definition
A person who has a problem or disease related to the heart.
Example
The cardiac was advised to follow a strict diet and exercise plan.
Conversation
Did you hear about Tom? He was diagnosed as a cardiac patient last week.
Oh no, I didn’t know that! How is he doing now?
He’s trying to stay positive, but it’s tough for him.
Root Explanation
Cardiac is formed from "kardia" (meaning heart) in Greek and the suffix "-ac" (meaning pertaining to). The word "cardiac" refers to anything pertaining to the heart.
Memory Tip
Think of the Greek word for heart, 'kardia', to remember that 'cardiac' relates to the heart.
Visually Confused Words
acardiac
acardia
precardiac
myocardiac
exocardiac
epicardiac
nocardia
cariacus