Definition of "cardia" []

• The opening of the esophagus into the stomach. (noun)
• The upper portion of the stomach that adjoins this opening. (noun)

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• "However, there was no impact on rates of cancer in the upper stomach - known as cardia gastric cancer, or on cancer of the oesophagus."
• "The orifice by which the gullet enters the stomach is termed the 'cardia', probably on account of its neighbourhood to the heart or its sympathy with it."
• "KRACK: Yes, but really we're trying to induce a reflex action, micratia cardia (ph), slowing of the heart, which is the oxygen - conserving mechanism."