Definition

In a manner that occurs within the heart.

Example

The medication was administered intracardially to ensure it reached the target area quickly.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new procedure they use to treat heart issues?

Yeah, I heard they do it intracardially now, which sounds pretty advanced.

It really is! I think it's amazing how medicine keeps evolving.

Totally, it makes you feel hopeful about future treatments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intracardially → It is formed from "intra-" (meaning within) and "cardia" (from Greek "kardia", meaning heart) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "intracardially" refers to something occurring within the heart.

Memory Tip

Think of 'intra-' meaning 'within' and 'cardia' meaning 'heart' — so intracardially means something happening within the heart.

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