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Definition of cardiomegaly in English: cardiomegalynoun ˌkɑːdɪəʊˈmɛɡəliˌkärdēōˈmeɡəlē mass nounMedicine Abnormal enlargement of the heart. 〔医〕心肥大 Example sentencesExamples - Other abnormalities noted were cardiomegaly, abnormal pulmonary vessels, and interstitial prominence.
- These factors are previous thromboembolism, left atrial thrombus, marked cardiomegaly, heart failure, dilated left atrium, or spontaneous echocontrast.
- On his first admission, chest radiography showed cardiomegaly, and an immediate two-dimensional echocardiographic study demonstrated a massive pericardial effusion.
- Manifestations include cardiomegaly, heart murmur (mitral regurgitation, aortic regurgitation), friction rub secondary to pericarditis, and congestive heart failure.
- A physical examination showed stable vital signs but severe cardiomegaly and congestive heart failure.
Origin1960s: from cardio- + Greek megas, megal- 'great'. Definition of cardiomegaly in US English: cardiomegalynounˌkärdēōˈmeɡəlē Medicine Abnormal enlargement of the heart. 〔医〕心肥大 Example sentencesExamples - Manifestations include cardiomegaly, heart murmur (mitral regurgitation, aortic regurgitation), friction rub secondary to pericarditis, and congestive heart failure.
- These factors are previous thromboembolism, left atrial thrombus, marked cardiomegaly, heart failure, dilated left atrium, or spontaneous echocontrast.
- Other abnormalities noted were cardiomegaly, abnormal pulmonary vessels, and interstitial prominence.
- A physical examination showed stable vital signs but severe cardiomegaly and congestive heart failure.
- On his first admission, chest radiography showed cardiomegaly, and an immediate two-dimensional echocardiographic study demonstrated a massive pericardial effusion.
Origin1960s: from cardio- + Greek megas, megal- ‘great’. |