bradycardia

bradycardia definition - medical

brad·y·car·di·a (brădˌĭ-kärˈdē-ə)

noun
A slowness of the heartbeat, usually under 60 beats per minute in adults. Also called brachycardia.

Related Forms:

  • bradˌy·carˈdic (-dĭk), bradˌy·carˈdi·acˌ (-dē-ăkˌ) adjective

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