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bigeminy

(bī jem′ə nē)

noun

the state of occurring in pairs, as a rhythm of the heartbeat consisting of pairs of beats

Origin: < bigemin(ate), in two pairs (< bi- + geminate) + -y

Related Forms:

bigeminal adjective

See bigeminy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Medicine

An association in pairs.
An abnormal pulse characterized by two beats in rapid succession followed by a pause.

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