HealthAugust 16, 2026

cardioplegic

kar-dee-oh-PLEE-jik

Definition

Relating to a specialized medical technique or solution designed to intentionally stop the heart from beating during surgery to protect it from damage.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'kardia' (heart) and 'plēgē' (stroke or blow), literally meaning 'heart-paralysis,' reflecting its function in stopping heart muscle contraction.

In the news

In the article, it describes a 'cardioplegic solution' used to stop a donor heart, cooling it and reducing its metabolic needs to keep it viable for transport.

The Science Of The Green Corridor: How Transplant Teams Retrieve, Preserve, And Transport A Living Heart

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