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EXTRASYSTOLE
extrasystole
(noun) a premature systole resulting in a momentary cardiac arrhythmia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
extrasystole (plural extrasystoles)
(medicine) A premature contraction of the heart, producing an interruption or irregularity in heartbeat rhythm, associated with heart disease or the use of some pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
• premature ventricular contraction (PVC)
• ventricular premature beat (VPB)
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