cardiomegaly

/ˌkɑrdiˌoʊˈmɛɡəli/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition characterized by an enlarged heart, often due to various diseases or conditions

“The CT scan revealed cardiomegaly in the patient, prompting further investigation.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac hypertrophy
  • enlarged heart

Antonyms

  • cardiac atrophy
  • shrunk heart