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Definition of Cardiomegaly
1. Noun. An abnormal enlargement of the heart. "Mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes"
Definition of Cardiomegaly
1. Noun. megalocardia ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Cardiomegaly
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Cardiomegaly
Literary usage of Cardiomegaly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Disability Evaluation Under Social Security edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"cardiomegaly or ventricular dysfunction must be present and demonstrated by imaging
... PA film) will be considered indicative of cardiomegaly if the ..."
2. Management & Therapy of Sickle Cell Disease edited by Clarice D. Reid, Samuel Charace, Bertram Lubin (1997)
"cardiomegaly is a healthy adaptation to anemia and should not by itself be
considered pathologic. Few children develop congestive heart failure in the ..."
3. Unstable Angina: Diagnosis and Management by Eugene Braunwald (1997)
"... previous infarction, or conduction abnormalities on their resting ECG or have
cardiomegaly by physical examination or chest radiograph, ..."
4. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"An enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) and heart murmurs are almost universal features
of sickle cell disease because of the anemia. In this condition, the chest ..."
5. Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, Rtecs: A Comprehensive Guide edited by Doris V. Sweet (1993)
"... infarction 02 Changes in coronary arteries 03 Pericarditis 04 Arrythmias (including
changes in conduction) 05 cardiomegaly 06 EKG changes not diagnostic ..."
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