cardia

noun car·dia \ ˈkär-dē-ə \

|Updated on: 29 May 2018

Definition of cardia

plural cardiae play \-dē-ˌē\ or cardias

: the opening of the esophagus into the stomach; also : the part of the stomach adjoining this opening

Recent Examples of cardia from the Web

Read more: Of course, some health conditions may be worsened by coffee consumption, including insomnia, anxiety, reflux disease (heartburn), high blood pressure, and cardia arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat).

— darlene zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "Healthy Table: Daily cup or two of coffee may have health benefits," 13 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of cardia

New Latin, from Greek kardia heart, upper orifice of the stomach

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1782

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year

-cardia

noun combining form

Definition of -cardia

: heart action or location (of a specified type)

tachycardia

Origin and Etymology of -cardia

New Latin, from Greek kardia

Medical Dictionary

cardia

noun car·dia \ ˈkärd-ē-ə \

medical Definition of cardia

plural cardiae play \-ē-ˌē\ or cardias

1 : the opening of the esophagus into the stomach

2 : the part of the stomach adjoining the cardia

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