extrasystole
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of extrasystole
From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; see origin at extra-, systole
Example Sentences
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The ventricular extrasystole on the contrary is commonly seen and readily recognized.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Louis Marshall Warfield
While many cases showing pathologic causes for extrasystoles have more or less marked arteriosclerosis, there are other states in which no arteriosclerosis is found where the extrasystole is present.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Louis Marshall Warfield
In that caused by extrasystole, the treatment has just been suggested.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne
The extrasystole may have its origin in either the auricle or the ventricle.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Louis Marshall Warfield
When irregular there is apt to be extrasystole of ventricle or occasional blocking of impulse going to ventricle.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Louis Marshall Warfield
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