What is another word for cardia?

Pronunciation: [kˈɑːdiə] (IPA)

Cardia is the anatomical term for the opening in the stomach that leads into the digestive tract. While not commonly used outside of medical contexts, there are a few synonyms for this term worth noting. One such synonym is "cardiac orifice," which appears frequently in medical textbooks and journals. Another term that may be used interchangeably with cardia is "esophageal sphincter," as this is the muscle that regulates the opening and closing of the cardia. Ultimately, the word "cardia" remains the most widely recognized and frequently used term to describe this anatomical feature.

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What are the hypernyms for Cardia?

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What are the hyponyms for Cardia?

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Usage examples for Cardia

Among Greek commanders, Eumenes of cardia may be best compared with him; they were both of them men born for command, for warfare, and for stratagem; both banished from their countries, and holding command over strangers; both had fortune for their adversary, in their last days so harshly so, that they were both betrayed and murdered by those who served them, and with whom they had formerly overcome their enemies.
"Plutarch-Lives-of-the-noble-Grecians-and-Romans"
Clough, Arthur Hugh
In this stage the peristalsis of the gullet is sufficient to force the food through the cardia.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
The same author saieth: It is reported that in cardia neere to the place of Daschylus, in the white field, there is water sweeter then milke.
"The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation, v. 1, Northern Europe"
Richard Hakluyt

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