acleistocardia
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/ˌæklɪstoʊˈkɑrdiə/
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/ˌæklɪstəʊˈkɑːdiə/
heart defect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acleistocardia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kleistos,' meaning 'closed,' and 'kardia,' meaning 'heart.'
Historical Evolution
'acleistocardia' was derived directly from Greek medical terminology and has remained largely unchanged in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'absence of closure in the heart,' and this meaning has remained consistent in medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare congenital heart defect characterized by the absence of a closure in the heart.
The patient was diagnosed with acleistocardia at birth.
Last updated: 2025/04/24 03:06