CultureAugust 10, 2026

cardiomyopathy

kar-dee-oh-my-OP-uh-thee

Definition

A chronic disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'kardia' (heart), 'mys' (muscle), and 'pathos' (suffering or disease). It entered English in the late 19th century as a medical term for structural or functional heart muscle disorders.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a specific medical condition that shares distinct genetic architectural features with major depressive disorder, helping researchers identify biological markers between the two.

AERS Subtypes Show Distinct Genetic Architecture in MDD

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