好词典

cardiology

UK //ˌkɑː.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi//US //ˌkɑːr.diˈɑː.lə.dʒi//

词源

源自希腊语 'kardia'(心脏)和 'logos'(研究),字面意思为“对心脏的研究”。

noun

❶ 心脏病学,医学的一个分支,专门研究心脏及其相关血管系统的结构、功能和疾病。

“She decided to specialize in cardiology after her grandfather had a heart attack.”

(在她祖父心脏病发作后,她决定专攻心脏病学。)

“The hospital has a renowned department of cardiology.”

(这家医院有一个著名的心脏病学科室。)

同义词:heart medicine, cardiac medicine, cardiovascular medicine

常见短语

interventional cardiology — 介入心脏病学,专注于使用导管等微创技术诊断和治疗心脏疾病。

“Interventional cardiology has revolutionized the treatment of blocked arteries.”

(介入心脏病学彻底改变了动脉阻塞的治疗方式。)