What is another word for area of cardiac dullness?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡əɹi͡əɹ ɒv kˈɑːdɪˌak dˈʌlnəs] (IPA) 
The "area of cardiac dullness" refers to the portion of the chest wall where the heart is not easily heard through a stethoscope, due to the presence of the lungs and other organs. Synonyms for this term include the "cardiac auscultatory area," which is the region where healthcare professionals listen for abnormal heart sounds, and the "precordial area," which indicates the front of the chest where the heart is located. Other related terms include the "cardiac apex," the bottom part of the heart where the pulse can often be felt, and the "cardiac base," which is the top part of the heart where the large blood vessels enter and exit.
