noun
arrhythmia
ay-RIHTH-mih-uh
Arrhythmia (noun) means an irregular or abnormal heartbeat, where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or unevenly. Example: “Her doctor picked up a mild arrhythmia during the routine check-up.”
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An irregular or abnormal heartbeat, where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or unevenly.
"Her doctor picked up a mild arrhythmia during the routine check-up."
"Too much caffeine can trigger an arrhythmia in some people."
How to use arrhythmia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heartbeat that isn't keeping steady time — too fast, too slow, or irregular.
Common mistake
Arrhythmia describes the irregular rhythm itself, not any one specific heart condition — there are many types.
Common pairings
cardiac arrhythmia
suffer from arrhythmia
irregular arrhythmia
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- arrhythmias
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Etymology
From Greek arrhythmia, "lack of rhythm" — built from a- ("without") plus rhythmos ("rhythm").
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Rhymes for arrhythmia
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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").
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