adjective

cardiac

cardiac

He suffered a cardiac arrest.

He suffered a cardiac arrest.

The patient is in the cardiac unit.

The patient is in the cardiac unit.

((adjective)) + noun cardiac He is a cardiac patient.

Synonyms: of the heart

From Greek 'kardia', meaning 'heart'.

Think of 'cardio' exercise, which is good for your heart. They share the same root.

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