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extrasystolic

/ˌek.strə.sɪˈstɒl.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌek.strə.sɪˈstɒl.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к экстрасистоле, преждевременному сокращению сердца.

Relating to an extrasystole, a premature contraction of the heart.

  1. C2formalmedical

    Of or relating to an extrasystole, which is a premature contraction of the heart that occurs between normal heartbeats.

    ruЭкстрасистолический

    • The patient's extrasystolic activity was monitored during the stress test.
    • Extrasystolic beats can sometimes be felt as a 'skipped' heartbeat.
    • The doctor noted an extrasystolic pattern on the electrocardiogram.
Forms
  • more extrasystolic comparative form
  • most extrasystolic superlative form