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cardia
/ˈkɑːdɪə/
noun
Anatomy
The upper opening of the stomach, where the oesophagus enters.
Origin
Late 18th century: from Greek kardia.
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Cardiopulmonary health is technically not related to the stomach's cardia, though controlling the amount of food going through that opening to the stomach can also improve heath.
