megalocardia

meg·a·lo·car·di·a

 (mĕg′ə-lō-kär′dē-ə)

n.

See cardiomegaly.

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[megalo- + Greek kardiā, heart; see kerd- in Indo-European roots.]

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megalocardia

(ˌmɛɡələʊˈkɑːdɪə)

n

(Pathology) pathol abnormal increase in the size of the heart. Also called: cardiomegaly

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megalocardia - an abnormal enlargement of the heart; "mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes" cardiomegaly, enlarged heart, megacardia symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

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