extrasystole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A premature contraction of the heart, producing an interruption or irregularity in heartbeat rhythm, associated with heart disease or the use of some pharmaceuticals.

extrasystole extrasystoles

From extra- + systole.

premature ventricular contraction ventricular premature beat

extrasystolia extrasystolic skipped heartbeat palpitation

postextrasystole

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