European Society of Cardiology
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European Society of Cardiology
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is a professional association of cardiologists based in Europe. It is dedicated to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease through education, research, and clinical practice.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term is: /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən səˈsaɪəti ɒv ˌkɑːdiəˈlɒdʒi/
Etymology
The term is derived from the English words "European", referring to the continent of Europe, "Society", meaning a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, and "Cardiology", the branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and parts of the circulatory system.
Related Terms
- Cardiology: The branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart.
- Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
- Heart: A muscular organ in most animals, which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system.
- Blood vessel: The part of the circulatory system that transports blood throughout the body.
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