Cardialgic

/kɑrdiˈæl.dʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characterized by, or causing pain in the heart; affecting the heart with sharp or aching sensations.

Etymology

From 'cardialgia' + '-ic' (relating to). This adjective form allows 'cardialgia' to modify nouns, like 'cardialgic pain' or 'cardialgic symptoms.'

Kelly Says

Adding '-ic' to nouns creates the adjective form—it's so automatic in English that we barely notice we're doing it, but each '-ic' is a grammatical tool inherited from Latin and Greek medical writing.

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