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antiarrhythmic
[ an-tee-uh-rith-mik, -uh-rith-, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti əˈrɪð mɪk, -əˈrɪθ-, ˌæn taɪ- /
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adjective
of or relating to any substance that prevents, inhibits, or alleviates heartbeat irregularities.
noun
any such substance, as lidocaine.
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Origin of antiarrhythmic
First recorded in 1950–55; anti- + arrhythmic
Words nearby antiarrhythmic
antiantibody, antianxiety, antianxiety drug, anti-apartheid, antiar, antiarrhythmic, antiart, antiarthritic, antiatom, antiauxin, antibacchius
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