cardio-
Prefix meaning heart
Cardio- is a combining form meaning heart, used in medical and scientific terms: cardiovascular, cardiologist, cardiogram.
In casual use, cardio alone refers to aerobic exercise that elevates the heart rate: I need to do more cardio.
Heart muscle disorder
- cardiopulmonaryConcerning heart and lungs
- cardiothoracicRelating to chest organs
- cardiogenicCaused by heart dysfunction
- carditisHeart inflammation condition
echocardiogram · pacemaker · defibrillator · arrhythmia · angioplasty · bypass · stent · myocardial
cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle disorder
- cardiopulmonaryConcerning heart and lungs
- cardiothoracicRelating to chest organs
- cardiogenicCaused by heart dysfunction
carditis · echocardiogram · pacemaker · defibrillator · arrhythmia · angioplasty · bypass · stent · myocardial · ventricle
cardiorespiratory
Heart and breathing systems
cycling · running · HIIT · elliptical · rowing · spinning · Zumba · kickboxing · jump rope · heart rate
cardio-strength training
Building muscle through resistance
resistance training · weight training · weightlifting · powerlifting · bodybuilding
- cardiac arrestAbrupt cessation of circulation
- cardiac rhythmPattern of heartbeats
- cardiovascular enduranceHeart's sustained work capacity
- cardiovascular systemHeart and blood vessels
- cardiac arrhythmiaDisordered heart rhythm
- cardiac surgeonPhysician who operates on hearts
cardiac, cardiologist, cardiology, tachycardia, cardiovascular, myocardium, bradycardia, endocarditis, electrocardiogram