cardia

• 医学术语，指胃的入口（贲门）以及胃与食管相连的部分。

A medical term referring to the opening into the stomach and the part of the stomach that connects to the esophagus.

1. Stomach openingC1formalmedical

   The opening of the esophagus into the stomach, and the part of the stomach adjacent to this opening.

   贲门

   • The cardia is located near the diaphragm.
   • Acid reflux can affect the cardia.
   • The surgeon examined the cardia during the procedure.

• 指帘蛤科（心蛤科）的模式属，即心蛤属，也泛指该属及近缘的海洋双壳类软体动物，如心蛤。

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the family Cardiidae, which includes cockles.

专有名词

1. Genus of cocklesC2formalscientific

   A type genus of the family Cardiidae, comprising marine bivalve mollusks commonly known as cockles.

   鸟蛤属

   • The Cardium genus includes many species of edible cockles.
   • Fossils of Cardium are often found in sedimentary rock layers.
   • Marine biologists study the Cardium genus to understand bivalve evolution.