car·dia
| \ ˈkär-dē-ə
\
\
plural cardiae\
ˈkär-dē-ˌē
\ or cardias
\ or cardias
Definition of cardia
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the opening of the esophagus into the stomach
also
: the part of the stomach adjoining this opening
-cardia
noun combining formDefinition of -cardia (Entry 2 of 2)
: heart action or location (of a specified type)
tachycardia
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“Cardia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardia. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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cardia
noun
car·dia
| \ ˈkärd-ē-ə
\
\
plural cardiae\
-ē-ˌē
\ or cardias
\ or cardias
Medical Definition of cardia
1
: the opening of the esophagus into the stomach
2
: the part of the stomach adjoining the cardia
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