A condition in which the heart is unduly movable and displaced downward, as distinguished from bathycardia. ... See: cor mobile, cor pendulum. ... Synonym: drop heart. ... Origin: cardio-+ G. Ptosis, a falling ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: kar′dē-op-tō′sē-ă Definitions: 1. A condition in which the heart is unduly movable and displaced downward, as distinguished from bathycardia. Synonyms: drop heart
cardioptosis, cardioptosia The downward displacement of the heart.