tachycardia
nounfemininetécnico/tɐkikɐɾˈdiɐ/medium
ta·qui·car·di·a
Definition
An abnormally rapid heart rate, typically one exceeding 100 beats per minute at rest.
The patient presented with symptoms of tachycardia.
Anxiety can sometimes trigger an episode of tachycardia.
Common collocations
ventricular tachycardiasupraventricular tachycardiasinus tachycardia
Etymology
Do grego 'takhýs' (rápido) + 'kardía' (coração).