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car·dia | \ ˈkär-dē-ə 
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\ plural cardiae\ ˈkär-dē-ˌē \ or cardias
\ or cardiasDefinition 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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nouncar·dia | \ ˈkärd-ē-ə \
\ plural cardiae\ -ē-ˌē \ or cardias
\ or cardiasMedical 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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