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- [kahr-dee-uh]
- /ˈkɑr di ə/
- /ˈkɑː.diə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahr-dee-uh]
- /ˈkɑr di ə/
Definitions of cardia word
- noun cardia a lower oesophageal sphincter 3
- noun plural cardia an opening that connects the esophagus and the upper part of the stomach. 1
- noun cardia The upper opening of the stomach, where the esophagus enters. 1
- noun cardia (anatomy) The section of the esophagus that connects to the stomach. 0
- noun cardia (anatomy) The heart. 0
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Origin of cardia
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < New Latin < Greek kardía a medical term for this opening, literally, heart; perhaps so called because the opening is on the same side of the body as the heart
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Parts of speech for Cardia
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cardia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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