dysrhythmia
/dɪsˈrɪðmiə/
noun
- An abnormal or irregular rhythm, especially of the heartbeat or brain waves.
- Stress and lack of sleep can sometimes trigger a temporary dysrhythmia in healthy people.
- The athlete's dysrhythmia was detected during a routine physical exam.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a cardiac dysrhythmia after reviewing the ECG results.
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