noun
tach
tach
Tach (noun) means informal short form of "tachycardia," an abnormally fast heart rate. Example: “The paramedic noted the patient was in tach on arrival.”
noun
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Informal short form of "tachycardia," an abnormally fast heart rate.
"The paramedic noted the patient was in tach on arrival."
How to use tach
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMedical shorthand for a racing heart rate.
When to use it
Used mainly in clinical slang among healthcare workers.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Plural
- taches
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Etymology
A clipped form of tachycardia.
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What does “tach” mean?
The word “tach” means informal short form of "tachycardia," an abnormally fast heart rate. In plain terms, medical shorthand for a racing heart rate.
How do you pronounce “tach”?
“Tach” is pronounced tach (/tæt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tach” in a sentence?
Here is “tach” used in a sentence: “The paramedic noted the patient was in tach on arrival.”
What part of speech is “tach”?
“Tach” is a noun.
