tachycardia
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Noun — An abnormally fast resting heart rate, typically above 100 beats per minute.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek takhus ("swift") and kardia ("heart"), built the same way as "bradycardia," its opposite.
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What does “tachycardia” mean?
The word “tachycardia” means an abnormally fast resting heart rate, typically above 100 beats per minute. In plain terms, a racing heartbeat, faster than what is considered normal at rest.
How do you pronounce “tachycardia”?
“Tachycardia” is pronounced tak-ih-KAH-dee-uh (/ˌtæk.ɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “tachycardia” in a sentence?
Here is “tachycardia” used in a sentence: “Too much caffeine can trigger short bouts of tachycardia.”
What part of speech is “tachycardia”?
“Tachycardia” is a noun.
Where does the word “tachycardia” come from?
The word “tachycardia” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek takhus ("swift") and kardia ("heart"), built the same way as "bradycardia," its opposite.