Megalocardia (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormal enlargement of the heart; "mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Megalocardia was diagnosed in the patient after a series of tests revealed an abnormal enlargement of the heart, suggesting possible obstructive cardiomyopathy.
- Adaptations in exercise-induced megalocardia contribute to increased cardiac output in trained athletes without causing significant harm.
- Medications were prescribed to my brother to alleviate megalocardia symptoms that impaired his ability to perform regular activities.
- It was discovered that prolonged stress can lead to megalocardia in sensitive individuals due to the constant strain on their cardiovascular system.
- In veterinary medicine, common presentations of megalocardia include fainting and exercise intolerance due to ineffective blood circulation in affected animals.