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tachycardia

Pronunciation: /ˌtakɪˈkɑːdɪə/
Definition of tachycardia

noun

[mass noun]
  • an abnormally rapid heart rate.

Origin:

late 19th century: from tachy- 'swift' + Greek kardia 'heart'

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