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dysrhythmia

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[dis-rith-mee-uh] / dɪsˈrɪð mi ə /

noun

  1. a disturbance of rhythm, as of speech or of brain waves recorded by an electroencephalograph.


Etymology

Origin of dysrhythmia

First recorded in 1905–10; from New Latin, from Greek dys- dys- + rhythm(ós) rhythm + -ia -ia

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Nothing in the law prevents defense experts from using other medical explanations, such as cardiac dysrhythmia, for the deaths.

From Scientific American Oct. 16, 2023

In Thompson's case, the immediate cause of death was "complications from cardiac dysrhythmia," but the way that occurred was "undetermined," according to the county coroner.

From Salon Jan. 10, 2023

The cause of death for Robert Witt, 87, and Diane Witt, 75, was "probable cardiac dysrhythmia" due to the cold, according to death certificates issued Wednesday, The Telegram & Gazette reported.

From Fox News Feb. 24, 2022

Her death certificate indicated she died at Alaska Regional Hospital of malnutrition, dehydration, renal failure and heart dysrhythmia.

From Seattle Times Apr. 28, 2019

Her death certificate indicated she died at the Alaska Regional Hospital of malnutrition, dehydration, renal failure and heart dysrhythmia.

From Washington Times Apr. 28, 2019

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