extrasystole
[ ek-struh-sis-tuh-lee ]
nounPathology.
a premature contraction of the heart, resulting in momentary interruption of the normal heartbeat.
Origin of extrasystole
1- Also called premature beat, premature contraction.
Other words from extrasystole
- ex·tra·sys·tol·ic [ek-struh-sis-tol-ik], /ˌɛk strə sɪsˈtɒl ɪk/, adjective
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How to use extrasystole in a sentence
The extrasystole may have its origin in either the auricle or the ventricle.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: | Louis Marshall WarfieldProvided there is no evidence of gross myocardial lesion, the extrasystole itself is of no great significance.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: | Louis Marshall WarfieldIf there is auricular extrasystole it can not usually be recognized except by graphic methods.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: | Louis Marshall WarfieldWhenever there is a dropped beat or an intermittent pulse one may be sure that it is the result of an extrasystole.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: | Louis Marshall WarfieldThe ventricular extrasystole on the contrary is commonly seen and readily recognized.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: | Louis Marshall Warfield
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