arrhythmia meaning

UK US /ɚˈɪðmiə/ 4 syllables

arrhythmia (noun): an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart.

Definition of arrhythmia

  1. an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart

    Synonyms: cardiac arrhythmia

    Type of: heart disease

    Kinds: flutter, gallop rhythm, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, heart block, premature ventricular contraction, tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation

    Related forms: arrhythmic

How to pronounce arrhythmia

arrhythmia is pronounced /ɚˈɪðmiə/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 21 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in IA · 10-letter words

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