bradycardia
noun/ˌbreɪdiˈkɑrdiə/
Frequency rank: #19,626 most common English word
Meaning
an abnormally slow heart rate, typically below 60 beats per minute
Example sentence
The doctor became concerned when the patient's heart monitor showed signs of bradycardia.
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