| cardiac arrest |
the failure of the heart to pump blood; heart attack. |
| cardigan |
a soft, usu. knitted, collarless jacket or sweater that buttons or hangs open in the front. |
| cardinal |
in the Roman Catholic Church, an official appointed by the pope and second in rank to him. [4 definitions] |
| cardinalate |
the College of Cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church. [2 definitions] |
| cardinal flower |
a plant of eastern North America that grows in moist ground or shallow water. [2 definitions] |
| cardinal number |
any number used to express quantity but not order. (Cf. ordinal number.) |
| cardinal points |
the four main points of the compass; north, east, south, and west. |
| cardinal virtues |
the basic virtues in ancient Greek philosophy; justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude. |
| card index |
a systematically arranged collection of cards bearing information of specified types, such as names and addresses; card file; card catalog. |
| cardio- |
heart. |
| cardiogram |
the curve drawn by an electrocardiograph in recording the mechanical movements of the heart, used in the diagnosis of heart defects and disease; electrocardiogram. |
| cardiograph |
an instrument used to detect and record the differences in bodily electric potential that are associated with the action of the heart; electrocardiograph. |
| cardiologist |
a medical doctor who specializes in the workings and diseases of the heart. |
| cardiology |
the medical study of the heart, its normal functioning, and its diseases. |
| cardiomyopathy |
chronic disease of the heart muscle. |
| cardiopulmonary |
of or pertaining to the heart and lungs. |
| cardiorespiratory |
of or pertaining to the heart and respiratory system. |
| cardiovascular |
of or pertaining to the heart and blood vessels. |
| cardioversion |
application of an electric shock to restore heartbeat. |
| card shark |
an expert at cards. [2 definitions] |
| cardsharp |
one who cheats at cards, esp. as an occupation. |