arrhythmia
noun/eɪˈrɪðmiə/
Frequency rank: #16,919 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
an abnormal rhythm of the heartbeat
Example sentence
The doctor told the patient that stress can trigger arrhythmia in some people.
Synonyms & related words
- irregularity
- palpitation
- dysrhythmia
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