word
bradycardia
bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh
ˌbreɪdɪˈkɑːrdiəListen
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Syllable breakdown
bradycardia
Dictionary meaning
Abnormally slow heart rate, typically below 60 beats per minute.
History and origin
Greek bradys (slow) + kardia (heart).
Examples
- Athletes often exhibit bradycardia due to high cardiovascular fitness.
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