cordis

American  

[kawr-dis, kohr-] / ˈkɔr dɪs, ˈkoʊr- /

adjective

1. (in prescriptions) of the heart.

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Etymology

Origin of cordis

From Latin

Example Sentences

Newer venous closure devices from both Abbott and Cordis appear to be taking share from Haemonetics’ Vascade devices in electrophysiology procedures, and both companies have also hired dedicated sales teams focused on such procedures, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ectopia cordis affects only a few cases per million births - and Vanellope was given a less than 10% chance of survival.

From BBC

Carrying out all of the procedures at once, on a patient with ectopia cordis, has never been done in this country before, the team says.

From BBC

Described by experts as "one of a kind", Vanellope had three operations to place her heart back in her chest due to an extremely rare condition called ectopia cordis.

From BBC

Hamlin’s heart stopped as a result of commotio cordis, which happens when a direct blow at a specific point in a heartbeat causes cardiac arrest.

From Seattle Times