cardiac

adjective (cardiac)

«cardiac» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To do with the heart. tree →

In the lessons

In science and health lessons, cardiac muscle is the heart muscle. In everyday life and safety, a cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops; people can help by calling an ambulance, doing CPR and using a defibrillator. Phrases: cardiac arrest, cardiac surgeon, cardiac muscle.

Examples

A cardiac surgeon operates on hearts. tree →
Cardiac muscle never gets tired. tree →
He had a cardiac arrest, and a stranger did CPR. tree →
The hospital has a cardiac ward. tree →
Cardiac means to do with the heart. tree →
Learn where the defibrillator is in case of cardiac arrest. tree →

Note

Formal medical word. A cardiac arrest (heart stops) is different from a heart attack (blood to the heart is blocked), though people mix them up. Say «KAR-dee-ak».

On Mova

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