pvc

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An abbreviation that can refer to a synthetic plastic polymer used in electrical cables and construction, or to a medical condition involving irregular heartbeats that may precede serious cardiac events.

• 🇵🇹Sigla que pode se referir ao policloreto de vinila, um polímero plástico sintético usado em cabos elétricos e na construção civil, ou a uma condição médica de batimentos cardíacos irregulares (extrassístoles ventriculares) que pode preceder eventos cardíacos graves.

1. Polyvinyl Chloride B2 formal technical

   A synthetic plastic polymer made from vinyl chloride, widely used in construction, piping, electrical cable insulation, and other applications as a durable and versatile material.

   • PVC pipes are commonly used for plumbing and drainage systems.
   • The electrical cables are insulated with a layer of PVC.
   • Many modern window frames are made from PVC for its durability.

   🇵🇹Policloreto de vinila

   Sinônimos: polyvinyl chloridevinyl

2. Premature Ventricular Contraction C1 formal medical

   A common type of cardiac arrhythmia where an extra heartbeat originates in one of the heart's ventricles, often felt as a skipped beat or palpitation.

   • The patient's ECG showed frequent PVCs that required monitoring.
   • Occasional PVCs are usually benign in healthy individuals.
   • The doctor explained that stress and caffeine can trigger PVCs.

   🇵🇹Extrassístole ventricular

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