HealthJuly 16, 2026

arrhythmia

/əˈrɪðmiə/

Definition

A condition characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm, where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular pattern.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'arrhythmia,' meaning 'lack of rhythm,' combining the prefix 'a-' (without) and 'rhythmos' (rhythm). It entered English in the 19th century to describe irregular cardiac activity.

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