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Medical Root Words
Cardi-
Commonly found in terms related to heart diseases and cardiology.
Literal Meaning
Heart
Actual Meaning
This refers to the HEART. So "cardiologist" is a heart doctor.
Examples in Context

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Think 'cardio' for exercise or heart health.
  • 2Remember 'cardiovascular' for anything related to heart and blood vessels.
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