athlete's heart
noun
Pronunciation: ˈæθliːts hɑːrt
Definition
A non-pathological, enlarged heart condition resulting from regular, vigorous physical exercise.
Examples
The cardiologist assured the cyclist that his enlarged left ventricle was simply a case of athlete's heart.
Because she had been a competitive swimmer for a decade, her resting heart rate was remarkably low due to athlete's heart.
Medical professionals must distinguish between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the benign adaptation known as athlete's heart.
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