word
tachycardia
tak-ih-KAR-dee-uh
ˌtækɪˈkɑːrdiəListen
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Syllable breakdown
tachycardia
Dictionary meaning
An abnormally fast heart rate, typically above 100 beats per minute.
History and origin
Greek tachys (swift) + kardia (heart).
Examples
- The patient presented with tachycardia after the stimulant was administered.
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