dysrhythmia
|dys/rhyth/mi/a|
C1
/dɪsˈrɪð.mi.ə/
abnormal rhythm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dysrhythmia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dysrhythmia,' where 'dys-' meant 'bad' or 'difficult' and 'rhythmia' referred to 'rhythm.'
Historical Evolution
'dysrhythmia' changed from the Greek word 'dysrhythmia' and eventually became the modern English word 'dysrhythmia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bad rhythm,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abnormal rhythm, especially in the heart or brain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abnormality in a physiological rhythm, especially in the activity of the brain or heart.
The patient was diagnosed with cardiac dysrhythmia.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40
