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antiarrhythmic

[an-tee-uh-rith -mik, -uh-rith-, an-tahy-]Pharmacology
adjective
  1. of or relating to any substance that prevents, inhibits, or alleviates heartbeat irregularities.
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noun
  1. any such substance, as lidocaine.
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Origin of antiarrhythmic

First recorded in 1950–55; anti- + arrhythmic
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antiarrhythmic

(ăn′tē-ə-rĭð′mĭk, ăn′tī-)
adj.
  1. Preventing or alleviating irregularities in the force or rhythm of the heart.
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n.
  1. An antiarrythmic drug.
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