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bradycardia

/brædɪˈkɑːrdɪə/ noun · British & US
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What does bradycardia mean?

noun

A slower than normal heart rate, typically defined as less than 60 beats per minute. Bradycardia can be a normal condition in some people, but it can also be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

Example

"The doctor ordered an ECG to check for bradycardia in the patient's heart rhythm."

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