Dysrhythmia: meaning, definitions and examples

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dysrhythmia

 

[ dษชsหˆrษชรฐmiษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Dysrhythmia refers to an abnormal rhythm of the heart, which can manifest as irregular heartbeat patterns. This condition may lead to a variety of symptoms, including palpitations, dizziness, or even fainting, depending on the severity. It can be caused by various factors including heart disease, electrolyte imbalances, or stress.

Synonyms

abnormal heart rhythm, arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat

Examples of usage

  • The patient was diagnosed with a severe dysrhythmia during the examination.
  • Dysrhythmia can be detected through an electrocardiogram.
  • Managing dysrhythmia often requires medication or lifestyle changes.
  • Athletes may experience dysrhythmia due to intense physical exertion.

Translations

Translations of the word "dysrhythmia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disritmia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจเฅเคฏ เคงเคกเคผเค•เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dysrhythmie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dysrhythmia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัั€ะธั‚ะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dysrytmia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆ•ด่„ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dysrythmie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disritmia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท disritmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์ •๋งฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏู… ุงู†ุชุธุงู… ุถุฑุจุงุช ุงู„ู‚ู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dysrhythmie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dysrhythmia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟƒๅพ‹ๅคฑๅธธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dysrhythmia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dysrhythmia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัั€ะธั‚ะผะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dizritmiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disritmia

Word origin

The term 'dysrhythmia' originates from the Greek roots 'dys-', meaning 'bad or difficult', and 'rhythmos', meaning 'rhythm'. This medical term began to appear in the 20th century as advancements in cardiology and the understanding of heart conditions grew. Initially, the focus was primarily on identifying various types of heart rhythm irregularities under the umbrella of arrhythmias. As research progressed, dysrhythmia became recognized not only in the context of heart health but also in other medical fields. The use of the term has expanded with the development of diagnostic technology, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and continuous cardiac monitoring, which allow for more precise identification and management of various heart rhythm disorders.