noun
Abbr. PVCAn ectopic heartbeat that originates in the ventricles of the heart and sometimes produces accompanying palpitations.
premature ventricular contraction
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premature ventricular contraction - Medical Definition
n. Abbr. PVC
An ectopic heartbeat that originates in the ventricles of the heart and sometimes produces accompanying palpitations.
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