cardia

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noun

car·​dia ˈkär-dē-ə 

plural cardiae ˈkär-dē-ˌē  or cardias

: the opening of the esophagus into the stomach

also : the part of the stomach adjoining this opening

-cardia

2 of 2

noun combining form

: heart action or location (of a specified type)

tachycardia

Examples of cardia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin, from Greek kardia heart, upper orifice of the stomach

Noun combining form

New Latin, from Greek kardia

First Known Use

Noun

1632, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cardia

noun

car·​dia ˈkärd-ē-ə 

plural cardiae -ē-ˌē  or cardias

1

: the opening of the esophagus into the stomach

2

: the part of the stomach adjoining the cardia