arrhythmias

/əˈrɪðmiəz/
noun
  1. Irregular or abnormal heartbeats, where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or unevenly.
    • The doctor said that most arrhythmias are harmless and don't require treatment.
    • After feeling dizzy, she was diagnosed with a type of arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation.
    • Stress and too much caffeine can sometimes trigger minor arrhythmias in healthy people.
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