Extrasystole

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A premature contraction of the heart, resulting in momentary cardiac arrhythmia.
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  • n. A premature contraction of the heart, producing an interruption or irregularity in heartbeat rhythm, associated with heart disease or the use of some pharmaceuticals.
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  • n. a premature systole resulting in a momentary cardiac arrhythmia
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    systole   
    Cross Reference
    palpitation    skipped heartbeat   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    premature ventricular contraction    VPB    ventricular premature beat    PVC   
     
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