abdominocardiac
|ab-dom-i-no-car-di-ac|
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/æbˌdɒmɪnoʊˈkɑrdiæk/
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/æbˌdɒmɪnəʊˈkɑːdiæk/
abdomen-heart relation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abdominocardiac' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'abdomen' meaning 'belly' and 'cardiacus' meaning 'pertaining to the heart'.
Historical Evolution
'abdominocardiac' was formed by combining the Latin words 'abdomen' and 'cardiacus' to describe conditions or reflexes involving both the abdomen and the heart.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the belly and heart', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to both the abdomen and the heart.
The abdominocardiac reflex is a physiological response involving both the abdomen and the heart.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/31 05:21