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extrasystolic

extrasystolic

9.9
Relating to an extra heartbeat that comes earlier than normal
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛkstrəˈsɪtəlɪk/
  • Specialized
: extrasistólico
  • The doctor noted several extrasystolic beats during the patient's cardiac examination.

Examples

  • Many people experience extrasystolic heartbeats occasionally, especially during moments of anxiety.

  • Treatment for extrasystolic arrhythmias depends on the underlying cause and frequency of the episodes.

  • Extrasystolic activity may sometimes be detected on an electrocardiogram even in healthy individuals.

  • The doctor noted an extrasystolic heartbeat during the examination.

  • Patients often feel anxious about extrasystolic events.

  • During the stress test, the technician observed extrasystolic activity that indicated a potential heart issue.

  • The cardiologist explained that extrasystolic contractions can occur as a normal response to stress.

Surface Forms

extrasystolic positive

Morphology

extrasystolic = extrasystole (semi-transparent) = extra + systole + ic

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-ic' to 'extrasystole'; the relation is clear but relies on specialized medical vocabulary.

Etymology

Extrasystolic comes from extra- meaning 'outside' and systole meaning 'a contraction', and it shares the same root as systolic blood pressure. So an extrasystolic beat is an extra or early heart contraction that happens 'outside' the normal heartbeat.