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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases wordnet

Synonyms

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medicine

Example

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"She became the director of the cardiology department at the city hospital."

Etymology

From cardio- + -logy.

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