bradycardia
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/ˌbrædɪˈkɑrdiə/
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/ˌbrædɪˈkɑːdiə/
slow heart rate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bradycardia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'bradys' meaning 'slow' and 'kardia' meaning 'heart'.
Historical Evolution
'Bradycardia' was directly adopted into English from the Greek term 'bradykardia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'slow heart', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by an abnormally slow heart rate, typically fewer than 60 beats per minute in adults.
The patient was diagnosed with bradycardia after the heart rate monitor showed a consistent rate below 60 bpm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40