Cardiology Terms

adjective relating to the heart or the area around the heart

• The patient was diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia and was immediately admitted to the cardiac care unit.
• My grandpa has a cardiac condition, so he has to take medication every day.
• I heard that guy had a cardiac episode during the marathon, that must have been scary.
• Her words hit him like a cardiac arrest, leaving him breathless and stunned.

noun a medical condition that affects the heart and blood vessels

• Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide.
• My doctor told me to watch my diet to prevent cardiovascular disease.
• Eating healthy and exercising can help keep cardiovascular disease at bay.
• Neglecting your heart health is like playing with fire when it comes to cardiovascular disease.

noun a partition or dividing wall within a structure or organ, such as the nasal septum

• The septum is a thin wall that separates the two nostrils in the nose.
• I heard that getting your septum pierced can be quite painful.
• She got a septum ring to show off her edgy style.
• The strict rules acted as a septum between the two conflicting groups.

noun abbreviation for Coronary Heart Disease, a condition where plaque builds up in the coronary arteries

• Congenital heart defects (CHD) are present at birth and can affect the structure of a person's heart.
• My friend was born with a CHD, but with proper medical care, he is leading a normal life.
• CHD is no joke, it's a serious condition that requires close monitoring.
• Dealing with a CHD is like carrying a heavy burden, but with support, it can be manageable.

noun a chemical compound used as a pain reliever and fever reducer

• Acetanisidide is a chemical compound used as an analgesic agent in the medical field.
• I heard acetanisidide is a strong painkiller that doctors prescribe.
• Have you tried that acetanisidide stuff for your headache? It works wonders.
• Her words were like acetanisidide, soothing the pain of his heartache.