cardia (B1)
noun
Definition
Cardia means the area of the stomach which directly receives contents from the esophagus.
Examples
The doctor used cardia to describe the rumbling sound in his stomach.
Cardia can happen when gas moves through the intestines.
The quiet room made the cardia seem louder than it really was.
How to Use cardia
- intestinal cardia (medical collocation)
- A rumbling sound from the intestines. — "The doctor noted intestinal cardia during the exam."
- hear cardia (verb pattern)
- Notice or listen to the rumbling sound. — "You might hear cardia when the room is very quiet."
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