arrhythmia
1 synonym for arrhythmia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An irregular or abnormal heartbeat, where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or unevenly.
Synonyms
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How to use arrhythmia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cardiac arrhythmia
suffer from arrhythmia
irregular arrhythmia
Etymology
From Greek arrhythmia, "lack of rhythm" — built from a- ("without") plus rhythmos ("rhythm").
Full origin of arrhythmia →Frequently asked questions
What does “arrhythmia” mean?
The word “arrhythmia” means an irregular or abnormal heartbeat, where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or unevenly. In plain terms, a heartbeat that isn't keeping steady time — too fast, too slow, or irregular.
How do you pronounce “arrhythmia”?
“Arrhythmia” is pronounced ay-RIHTH-mih-uh (/eɪˈɹɪð.mɪ.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “arrhythmia” in a sentence?
Here is “arrhythmia” used in a sentence: “Her doctor picked up a mild arrhythmia during the routine check-up.”
What is another word for “arrhythmia”?
Words with a similar meaning to “arrhythmia” include dysrhythmia.
What part of speech is “arrhythmia”?
“Arrhythmia” is a noun.
Where does the word “arrhythmia” come from?
The word “arrhythmia” comes from Greek. From Greek arrhythmia, "lack of rhythm" — built from a- ("without") plus rhythmos ("rhythm").
