plural cardiae
ˈkär-dē-ˌē 
or cardias
or cardias
: the opening of the esophagus into the stomach
also
: the part of the stomach adjoining this opening
: heart action or location (of a specified type)
tachycardia
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Noun
The cardia lies about 40 cm from the teeth and the sword straightens the flexible and distensible oesophagus.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2014
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“Cardia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardia. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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