cardiolysis

/kɑːrdioʊˈlɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The dissolution or breakdown of the heart, often due to chemical or enzymatic action.

“The pathologist examined the patient’s heart for signs of cardiolysis following the medication overdose.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac breakdown
  • cardiac dissolution

Antonyms

  • cardiac preservation
  • cardiac repair