irregularity in heartbeat
- noun
- /ɪˌrɛɡjʊˈlærɪti ɪn ˈhɑrtˌbit/
- Specialized
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irregularidad en el ritmo cardíaco
- She was hospitalized after an irregularity in heartbeat showed up on her ECG.
Examples
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The doctor detected an irregularity in heartbeat during the routine check-up.
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A sudden irregularity in heartbeat can be a sign of a serious cardiac problem.
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The doctor noted an irregularity in heartbeat during the examination.
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Many patients experience irregularities in heartbeat as they age.
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A sudden irregularity in heartbeat can indicate a serious health issue.
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She noticed an irregularity in heartbeat while monitoring her heart rate at home.
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The nurse reported an irregularity in heartbeat after reviewing the patient's vital signs.
Synonyms
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7.4
An uneven heartbeat that is faster, slower, or not regular
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5.1
An irregular heartbeat that is too fast or too slow
Antonyms
How Regular
- Specialized
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3.0
- Specialized
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7.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
irregularity + in + heartbeat
The phrase's meaning is directly derivable from its parts: 'irregularity' (unevenness) + 'in' (located within) + 'heartbeat' (the heart's beating), so a learner who knows each word can infer an abnormal or uneven heart rhythm. This compositional noun phrase follows common cross-linguistic medical description patterns and should be understandable to a B1 learner without prior exposure.
Etymology
Irregularity in heartbeat is a simple image: the heartbeat is like a drum or a clock that sometimes skips or changes its beat. That's why the phrase means 'an abnormal rhythm' of the heart.