cardiogenic

[kahr-dee-uh-jen-ik]

car·di·o·gen·ic

[kahr-dee-uh-jen-ik]
adjective
1.
originating in the heart.
2.
Pathology. caused by a disorder of the heart.

Origin:
1920–25; cardio- + -genic
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cardiogenic car·di·o·gen·ic (kär'dē-ō-jěn'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Having origin in the heart.

  2. Resulting from a disease or disorder of the heart.

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