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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Provided there is no evidence of gross myocardial lesion, the extrasystole itself is of no great significance.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
In that caused by extrasystole, the treatment has just been suggested.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)
Note that diastolic pause in which extrasystole occurs is practically equal to two normal diastolic pauses.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
If there is auricular extrasystole it can not usually be recognized except by graphic methods.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
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 Warfield, Louis Marshall
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