arrhythmia

English

/eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/

noun
Definitions
  • An irregular heartbeat.
  • A involving such beats, such as , , , or others.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin arrhythmia borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀρρυθμία (lack of rhythm).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀρρυθμία

Gloss

lack of rhythm

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