tachycardia
noun/ˌtækɪˈkɑrdiə/
Frequency rank: #18,904 most common English word
Meaning
An abnormally rapid heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute.
Example sentence
The doctor noticed tachycardia on the monitor and immediately called for the crash cart.
Synonyms & related words
- palpitations
- arrhythmia
- tachyarrhythmia
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