cardia
cardia — noun
- cardiasingular
- cardiasplural
1. the area where the esophagus meets the stomach, together with the surrounding mu
the area where the esophagus meets the stomach, together with the surrounding muscle ring that blocks the upward movement of digestive fluids.
The surgeon repaired the cardia during the operation to stop acid reflux.
collocation: repair + cardia (surgical context)
Cancer of the cardia is rare but can be treated if found early.
collocation: cancer of the cardia
The tube carrying food passes through the cardia on its way to the stomach.
Doctors use a small camera to look at the cardia and check for damage.
In some patients, the muscle of the cardia becomes too weak to close properly.
- cardiac sphincter
specifically refers to the ring of muscle at the cardia; more technical
- gastroesophageal junction
the exact anatomical meeting point; used in surgical contexts
- lower esophageal sphincter
focuses on the muscle function rather than the opening itself
文法句型
the cardia
用法筆記
A specialised medical term used mainly in anatomy and gastroenterology. Often appears in phrases like 'cancer of the cardia' or 'cardia function'. Not to be confused with the adjective 'cardiac', which primarily relates to the heart — though 'cardia' and 'cardiac' share the same Greek root (kardia = heart).