cardiomegaly
|car-di-o-meg-a-ly|
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/ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈmeɡ.ə.li/
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/ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈmeɡ.ə.li/
enlarged heart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cardiomegaly' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'kardia' meaning 'heart' and 'megale' meaning 'large'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'cardiomegaly' was directly adopted into English from the Greek words 'kardia' and 'megale'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'large heart', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45