arrhythmia
noun
Pronunciation: əˈrɪðmiə
Definition
An irregular pattern of heartbeats, where the heart may beat too fast, too slow, or with an uneven rhythm.
Examples
The patient was diagnosed with a mild arrhythmia that required no immediate surgery.
Stress and excessive caffeine consumption can sometimes trigger a temporary cardiac arrhythmia.
Advanced monitoring devices are now capable of detecting an arrhythmia the moment it occurs.
Synonyms of arrhythmia
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