HyperDic: extrasystole

English > 1 sense of the word extrasystole:
NOUNeventextrasystolea premature systole resulting in a momentary cardiac arrhythmia
English > extrasystole: 1 sense > noun 1, event
MeaningA premature systole resulting in a momentary cardiac arrhythmia.
BroadersystoleThe contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery
Spanishextrasístole
Adjectivesextrasystolicof or relating to or happening / happening during an extrasystole

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