allorhythmia
|al-lo-rhyth-mia|
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/ˌæloʊˈrɪðmiə/
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/ˌæləˈrɪðmiə/
irregular rhythm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allorhythmia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'rhythmos' meaning 'rhythm'.
Historical Evolution
'allos' and 'rhythmos' combined in Greek to form 'allorhythmia', which was adopted into English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other rhythm', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'irregular rhythm, especially in the context of heartbeats'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by irregular or abnormal rhythm, especially in the context of heartbeats.
The patient was diagnosed with allorhythmia after the ECG showed irregular heartbeats.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 02:21