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Andie MacDowell and 17th U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona Introduce Time to Talk CARDIO, An Innovative Program That Encourages People to Take Control of Their Heart Health

(02-17-2010 06:49 PM)



Definition from OMD (Online Medical Dictionary):

cardio-

1. The heart.

2. The cardia (ostium cardiacum).

Origin: G. Kardia, heart

(05 Mar 2000)



Card io is the medical term used to reference the heart. From Greek kardia: heart.

Also used in reference to exercises and/or equipment intended for cardiovascular fitness and endurance training (aerobic exercise). A common usage of the term is "to do cardio", which means to engage in cardiovascular endurance training for a set period of time, for example running, swimming, jogging, cycling, etc.







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