How to Pronounce "intracardiac"
word
ˌɪntrəˈkɑrdiæk
in-truh-KAR-dee-ak
ˌɪntɹəkˈɑːdɪˌæk
in-truh-KAH-di-ak
Definition
Relating to or occurring within the heart. It usually describes medical procedures, injections, or devices that are placed inside the heart.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪntrəˈkɑrdiæk
British English
ˌɪntɹəkˈɑːdɪˌæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-truh-KAR-dee-ak
UK
in-truh-KAH-di-ak
Listen in Context
An intracardiac injection delivers medicine directly into the heart.
The doctor performed an intracardiac procedure to save the patient.
Some pacemakers are placed using intracardiac techniques.
The surgeon chose an intracardiac approach because of the patient’s condition.