heart (n)
pump (n)
ticker (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs
def its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
examples he stood still, his heart thumping wildly
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Hypernym internal organ, viscus
Part holonym circulatory system, cardiovascular system
Part meronym coronary artery, arteria coronaria; cardiac muscle, heart muscle; heart valve, cardiac valve; valve
Hyponym athlete's heart; biauriculate heart
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) cardiorespiratory → heart
Pertainym (pertains to noun) cardiopulmonary → heart; cardiac → heart
Hyponym internal organ, viscus
Part holonym coronary artery, arteria coronaria; cardiac muscle, heart muscle; heart valve, cardiac valve; valve
Hypernym athlete's heart; biauriculate heart
Part meronym circulatory system, cardiovascular system

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