Cardiologist
/ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/noun
A doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.
Did you know?The root 'cardio-' comes from the Greek word for 'heart', but in ancient times, the heart was considered the seat of emotions and intellect, a true center of power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kerd-
“Heart; the core of being.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
καρδία (kardia)
“Heart; viewed as the center of emotion and thought.”
Late Latin
Latin
cardiacus
“Pertaining to the heart.”
19th Century
English
cardiology
“The study of the heart, its functions, and diseases.”
20th Century
English
cardiologist
“A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart disorders.”
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