Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st Edition

athlete's heart

Enlargement of the heart as a result of prolonged physical training (e.g., the aerobic exercise of running). This is not known to be a predisposing factor for any form of heart disease.

Main entry:
heart



athlete's heart is a sample definition found in
Taber's Medical Dictionary, 21st Edition.

To find other Taber's Medical Dictionary topics
please login or purchase a subscription.

Content Manager
Related Content
heart
cellulitis
Appendix N4–4 Nursing Diagnoses Grouped by Diseases/Disorders : Appendix N4–4 Nursing Diagnoses Grouped by Diseases/Disorders