cardia

Thân thiện

The doctor points to the cardia on the anatomical diagram.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The opening from the esophagus into the stomach: The cardia is the anatomical term for the orifice or opening where the esophagus connects to the stomach.
   • The upper part of the stomach surrounding this opening: The cardia also refers to the region of the stomach immediately adjacent to this esophageal opening.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The endoscope was advanced through the esophagus and into the cardia of the stomach.
  • A common site for inflammation is the gastric cardia.
  • The valve at the cardia helps prevent stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus.

Advanced Usage

• "Cardia of the stomach": A precise anatomical phrase specifying the location.
  • The biopsy was taken from the cardia of the stomach to check for metaplastic changes.

Variants and Related Words

• Cardiac (adj): Pertaining to the cardia or, more commonly, to the heart. (Note: In anatomy, "cardiac" can specifically refer to the part of the stomach near the esophagus, e.g., "the cardiac orifice").

  • The cardiac region of the stomach is lined with specific types of mucosal cells.

• Gastroesophageal junction: A related anatomical term for the area where the esophagus meets the stomach, encompassing the cardia.

Synonyms

• Gastric orifice: The opening of the stomach.
• Esophagogastric junction: The junction between the esophagus and the stomach.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Achalasia cardia: A medical condition characterized by the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter (at the cardia) to relax properly.

  • The patient was diagnosed with achalasia cardia, causing difficulty swallowing.

• Cardiectomy: A surgical procedure involving the removal of the cardia region of the stomach.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the opening into the stomach and that part of the stomach connected to the esophagus