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megalocardia

megalocardia

9.9
An unusually large heart
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈkɑrdiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : megalocardia
  • Symptoms of megalocardia may include shortness of breath and chest discomfort.

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with megalocardia after reviewing the chest X-ray.

  • Athletes rarely develop megalocardia, but it can occur in certain heart conditions.

  • Don't ignore the signs of megalocardia!

  • The doctor diagnosed her with megalocardia after the tests.

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with megalocardia, confirming the enlargement of the heart through tests.

  • Symptoms of megalocardia include fatigue and an increased heart rate due to its abnormal enlargement.

  • In rare cases, megalocardia can lead to complications that affect overall heart function.

Synonyms

enlarged heart
vsmegalocardia
  • Specialized
3 3.3

A heart that is larger than normal, often because of illness

is the medical label stressing abnormal enlargement rather than casual description
cardiomegaly
vsmegalocardia
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A heart that is larger than normal and often seen on a chest X-ray

is stated simply without mentioning imaging detection or associated causes
megacardia
vsmegalocardia
  • Specialized
9.9

A heart that is larger than normal

is the general term without specifying diagnostic method

How Large

megalocardia
  • Specialized
9.9
enlarged heart
  • Specialized
3 3.3

Surface Forms

megalocardia singular
megalocardias plural

Morphology

megalocardia = cardia (semi-transparent) = megalo + cardia

Formally 'megalo-' (large) + 'cardia' (heart) yields 'enlarged heart', but both elements are medical combining forms that many learners do not recognize.

Etymology

Megalocardia comes from Greek parts mega- meaning 'large' and cardia meaning 'heart', the same root you see in cardio or cardiac. So megalocardia means an 'enlarged heart', and doctors use it for a heart that is bigger than normal.