Definition of cardia
cardiae
play \-dē-ˌē\ orcardias
: the opening of the esophagus into the stomach; also : the part of the stomach adjoining this opening
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Origin and Etymology of cardia
New Latin, from Greek kardia heart, upper orifice of the stomach
First Known Use: 1782
-cardia
noun combining form
car·dia
Definition of -cardia
: heart action or location (of a specified type) tachycardia
Origin and Etymology of -cardia
New Latin, from Greek kardia
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