Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
human-heart
Noun
/ˈhjuːmən hɑːrt/
Definition
The human heart is a muscular organ in humans that pumps blood through the circulatory system.
Examples
- The human heart beats approximately 70 times per minute.
- An athlete’s heart can pump more blood than an average person’s heart during exercise.
- Understanding the human heart is crucial for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases.
Meaning
The heart is essential for maintaining life by supplying oxygenated blood to all parts of the body while removing carbon dioxide and other wastes.
Synonyms
- cardiac organ
- pumper
- central organ
