How Do You Spell DEXTROCARDIA?

Pronunciation: [dˌɛkstɹəkˈɑːdi͡ə] (IPA)

Dextrocardia is a medical term that refers to a rare condition where the heart is located on the right side of the chest instead of the left. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription: /dɛkstrəʊˈkɑːrdɪə/. The initial "d" is pronounced with a voiced dental plosive while the "x" is pronounced with a voiceless velar fricative. The "a" in "cardia" is pronounced with a short "a" as in "cat", and the final "ia" is pronounced with a straight "i" sound followed by a schwa.

DEXTROCARDIA Meaning and Definition

1. Dextrocardia is a medical condition characterized by the abnormal positioning of the heart within the chest cavity. In a healthy individual, the heart is situated with the apex (the pointed end) pointing towards the left side of the chest. However, in dextrocardia, the heart is flipped or reversed, with the apex pointing towards the right side of the chest.

   Dextrocardia can be classified into two main types: situs inversus and isolated dextrocardia. Situs inversus refers to a complete inversion of the internal organs, where the heart and other organs are mirrored from their usual positions. Isolated dextrocardia, on the other hand, is when only the heart is reversed, while other internal organs remain in their normal positions.

   Individuals with dextrocardia are usually born with the condition, and it is believed to occur due to a developmental issue during fetal development. Dextrocardia can be accompanied by other congenital heart defects, such as abnormalities in the heart chambers or blood vessels.

   While dextrocardia itself may not cause any symptoms or health issues, it can be associated with an increased risk of certain heart conditions and complications. Therefore, individuals with dextrocardia may require regular monitoring and medical intervention to manage any associated abnormalities and ensure optimal heart function.

2. Malposition of the heart which occupies the right side of the chest.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for DEXTROCARDIA

• sextrocardia
• xextrocardia
• cextrocardia
• fextrocardia
• rextrocardia
• eextrocardia
• dwxtrocardia
• dsxtrocardia
• ddxtrocardia
• drxtrocardia
• d4xtrocardia
• d3xtrocardia
• deztrocardia
• dectrocardia
• dedtrocardia
• destrocardia
• dexrrocardia
• dexfrocardia
• dexgrocardia

Etymology of DEXTROCARDIA

The word "dextrocardia" is derived from two Latin roots: "dexter" meaning "right" and "cardia" meaning "heart".

"Dextro-" comes from the Latin word "dexter", which means "right". It is often used to indicate a right-sided or clockwise direction. In medical terminology, "dextro-" is commonly used to denote a condition or organ that is found on the right side of the body.

The second part of the word, "-cardia", comes from the Latin word "cardia", which means "heart". It is derived from the Greek word "kardia", having the same meaning. This root is frequently used in medical terminology to refer to conditions or organs related to the heart.

Therefore, "dextrocardia" describes a condition in which the heart is positioned on the right side of the chest, rather than its typical location on the left.

Similar spelling words for DEXTROCARDIA

• dextrorotary,
• dextrorsal.

Plural form of DEXTROCARDIA is DEXTROCARDIAS