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heartstring

heartstring

7.9
Thin cords inside the heart that help control the valves
  • noun
  • /ˈhɑrtˌstrɪŋ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : cuerda tendinosa
  • During the operation, the doctor replaced a ruptured heartstring to restore normal blood flow.

Examples

  • Damage to a heartstring can affect how the heart valves function.

  • The surgeon carefully inspected the torn heartstring before repairing the valve.

  • The heartstring is crucial for valve function.

  • Surgeons carefully examined the heartstrings during the operation.

  • The magician's wand was made from a rare wood and included a core of heartstring to enhance its power.

  • In ancient lore, some wands were crafted with heartstring taken from mystical creatures to channel magic.

  • The wandmaker explained that each wand's heartstring gives it a unique ability and personality.

Surface Forms

heartstring singular
heartstrings plural

Morphology

heartstring = heart + string (transparent) = heart + string

The term denotes a literal cord-like structure in the heart and can be directly inferred from 'heart' + 'string'.

Etymology

Heartstring also names a real, thin cord inside the heart that works like a string. These 'strings' help pull the heart valves open and closed, so a heartstring is an actual cord that helps the heart work.