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cordis

cordis

3 9.9
A Latin word meaning 'of the heart' used in medical phrases
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔrdɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • From Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, comes a column entitled "Think and pray about your vote in the upcoming election," part of the series "Lex Cordis Caritas."
  • cordis introducer

Examples

  • Faith comes from hearing, an interior hearing per aurem cordis (153-55).

    Academic text (2010)

  • In sports medicine, understanding cordis conditions is critical for preventing heart-related injuries.

  • Commotio cordis occurs when a blow to the chest causes a sudden heart rhythm problem.

  • Doctors warn that commotio cordis can be fatal if not treated immediately after the injury.

Compounds

atrium cordis
  • Specialized
7.2

The upper chamber in each side of the heart that receives blood before it goes to the lower chamber

Surface Forms

cordis singular
cordes plural

Etymology

Cordis comes from the Latin root cor, which means 'heart'. In medical use it means 'of the heart', and you can see the same idea in English words like cardio- and cardiac, which also refer to the heart.