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cardioactive

[ kahr-dee-oh-ak-tiv ]
/ ˌkɑr di oʊˈæk tɪv /

adjective Pharmacology.

of or relating to a drug or other substance affecting the function of the heart.

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Origin of cardioactive

cardio- + active

Words nearby cardioactive

card index, carding, carding machine, cardio, cardioaccelerator, cardioactive, cardioaortic, cardioarterial, cardioarterial interval, cardiocele, cardiocentesis
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Medical definitions for cardioactive

cardioactive
[ kär′dē-ō-ăk′tĭv ]

adj.

Affecting the heart.
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