cardia Meaning & Definition
-ɑː(ɹ)diə
What Does Cardia Mean?
As a noun, cardia means The area of the stomach which directly receives contents from the esophagus.
Word Facts for Cardia
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɑː(ɹ)diə/ |
| Plural | cardias |
Cardia Definition (Noun)
- The area of the stomach which directly receives contents from the esophagus.
Synonyms of Cardia
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Cardia synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cardia (plural cardias or cardiae)
Words That Rhyme With Cardia
Origin of Cardia
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek καρδία (kardía, “heart”). Doublet of heart and possibly of core.