cardiology

[kahr-dee-ol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the study of the heart and its functions in health and disease.

cardiology

/ ˌkɑːdɪˈɒlədʒɪ, ˌkɑːdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with the heart and its diseases

cardiology

1. The branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart.

cardiology

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the heart and circulatory system.

Other Word Forms

• cardiologic adjective
• cardiological adjective
• cardiologist noun
• noncardiologic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cardiology¹

First recorded in 1840–50; cardio- + -logy

Example Sentences

But internal records show an increase in wait times for new patients in specialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology and oncology.

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Chen, who said taking the medical college admission test was even more nerve-wracking than competing at the Olympics, is interested in cardiology or oncology, specifically related to genetics.

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There were poor working relationships within the cardiology department, found the RCP at that time, with reviewers adding that they "positively acknowledge the decision to step down the cardiology leadership roles".

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"Often patients will present with very non-specific symptoms that have gone on for months. They won't necessarily be seen by a specialist in cardiology who is going to think of the right diagnosis."

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That reduced appetite, if not overseen properly by a doctor, could cause nutritional deficiencies and leave people with less energy for workouts, says Dr. Martha Gulati, director of preventive cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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