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What is the scientific name of the human heart?


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Heart:

  1. A name used by scientists, especially the taxonomic name of an organism that consists of the genus and species.
  2. The term heart is a valid scientific term.
  3. However, the term “cardio” is used to denote anything near, related to, or acting on the heart.
  4. For instance, a heart attack is termed a myocardial infarction.

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