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tachycardia

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/tɐkikɐɾˈdiɐ/ta·qui·car·di·a

Definition

1

An abnormally rapid heart rate, typically one exceeding 100 beats per minute at rest.

Usage examples

“The patient presented with symptoms of tachycardia.”
“Anxiety can sometimes trigger an episode of tachycardia.”

Common combinations

ventricular tachycardiasupraventricular tachycardiasinus tachycardia