"Cardiac" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Relating to the heart or concerned with the functioning of the heart. Used to describe medical conditions or treatments that affect the heart or cardiovascular system.
Cardiac Examples
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Cardenio is a character in William Shakespeare's play "Double Falsehood", which is believed to be an adaptation of his lost play "Cardenio". Cardenio is a young gentleman of Spain who is driven mad with jealousy and passion after his mistress, Luscinda, is forced to marry another man. The story is based on a novella by Miguel de Cervantes and is a tragic love story that explores themes of passion, jealousy, and revenge.
Cardenolides are a class of steroid glycosides found in various plants, particularly in the Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae families. They are responsible for the toxic properties of these plants, although different cardenolides have varying degrees of toxicity. The most well-known cardenolides are the cardiac glycosides, which are used as medicines to treat certain heart conditions, such as atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure.