intracardiac

adjective

in·​tra·​car·​di·​ac ˈin-trə-ˈkär-dē-ˌak How to pronounce intracardiac (audio)
ˈin-(ˌ)trä-
variants or less commonly intracardial
: situated or occurring within or introduced or involving entry into the heart
an intracardiac shunt
intracardially adverb

Examples of intracardiac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The list provided by the FBI included insulin pumps, intracardiac defibrillators, and pacemakers. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2023 The report listed a number of medical devices that are susceptible to cyber attacks, including insulin pumps, intracardiac defibrillators, mobile cardiac telemetry and pacemakers. Jennifer Korn, CNN, 29 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intracardiac was in 1876

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Cite this Entry

“Intracardiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intracardiac. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

intracardiac

adjective
in·​tra·​car·​di·​ac -ˈkärd-ē-ˌak How to pronounce intracardiac (audio)
variants also intracardial
: situated within, occurring within, introduced into, or involving entry into the heart
intracardiac surgery
an intracardiac catheter
intracardially adverb
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