arrhythmia
Translation
arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat
Examples
The doctor diagnosed him with an arrhythmia.
The doctor diagnosed him with an arrhythmia.
Grammar Patterns
to have an arrhythmia to have an arrhythmia He has a cardiac arrhythmia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irregular heartbeat, palpitation
Etymology
From Greek 'a-' (not, without) + 'rhythmos' (rhythm). Literally means 'without rhythm'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'a-' (no) + 'rhythm'. It means 'no rhythm' in the heartbeat.