Megacardia (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormal enlargement of the heart; "mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with mild megacardia after an ECG revealed an enlarged heart.
- In some cases of megacardia, symptoms are not present, and patients may not exhibit noticeable signs of illness.
- Due to years of intense physical exertion, several professional athletes have developed cases of megacardia.
- Megacardia is an abnormal condition that cannot be entirely cured, but treatment can manage and reduce its risk factors.
- Cardiovascular specialists were concerned about the patient's megacardia as a contributing factor to his increased risk for heart failure.