HealthSeptember 3, 2026

arrhythmias

uh-RITH-mee-uhz

Definition

Conditions in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'arrhythmia,' meaning 'lack of rhythm,' formed by the prefix 'a-' (without) combined with 'rhythmos' (rhythm).

In the news

The article mentions arrhythmias as a serious potential side effect of the unauthorised drug sibutramine. Understanding this risk explains why the regulatory agency deemed the slimming products dangerous for public health.

Spain withdraws 22 slimming products containing unauthorised weight-loss drug

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