extracardiac
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/ˌɛkstrəˈkɑrdiˌæk/
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/ˌɛkstrəˈkɑːdiæk/
outside the heart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extracardiac' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'cardiacus' meaning 'pertaining to the heart'.
Historical Evolution
'extracardiacus' transformed into the modern English word 'extracardiac'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside the heart', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated or occurring outside the heart.
The extracardiac factors can influence the heart's function.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 04:55