cordis

[ kawr-dis, kohr- ]

adjective

1. (in prescriptions) of the heart.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cordis¹

From Latin

Example Sentences

Hamlin’s heart stopped as a result of commotio cordis, which happens when a direct blow at a specific point in a heartbeat causes cardiac arrest.

From Seattle Times

His heart stopped due to commotio cordis, which happens when a direct blow at a specific point in a heartbeat causes cardiac arrest.

From Washington Times

His heart stopped as a result of commotio cordis, which happens when a direct blow at a specific point in a heartbeat causes cardiac arrest.

From Seattle Times

Hamlin, 25, was starting in place of an injured Hyde against the Bengals on Jan. 2 when his heart stopped as a result of commotio cordis, which is when a direct blow at a specific point in a heartbeat causes cardiac arrest.

From Washington Times

Hamlin, 25, was starting in place of an injured Hyde against the Bengals on Jan. 2 when his heart stopped as a result of commotio cordis, which is when a direct blow at a specific point in a heartbeat causes cardiac arrest.

From Seattle Times