Cardiac Murmur (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor listened carefully to the faint cardiac murmur emanating from the patient's heart during the examination.
- After diagnosing a cardiac murmur in the child, the pediatrician referred her to a specialist for further evaluation.
- A cardiac murmur can be a sign of underlying heart disease, and therefore warrants a thorough medical investigation.
- She experienced fatigue and dizziness and was subsequently diagnosed with a cardiac murmur necessitating immediate medical attention.
- A cardiac murmur is often detected by a doctor using a stethoscope, and its characteristics can help identify a valve problem.