antiarrhythmic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌæn.ti.əˈrɪð.mɪk/
KK: /ˌæntiəˈrɪðmɪk/
adjective
Definition
Describing a substance or treatment that helps to prevent or reduce irregular heartbeats.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antiarrhythmic medication to help stabilize my heart rhythm.
Conversation
I heard that new medication has an antiarrhythmic effect on patients.
Really? That sounds promising for people with heart issues.
Yeah, it's great to see advancements in antiarrhythmic treatments.
Absolutely! It's important to keep our hearts healthy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cardiac
rhythmic
regulatory
Antonyms
arrhythmic
irregular
uncontrolled
noun
Definition
A substance used to treat irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antiarrhythmic to help stabilize my heart rate.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of an antiarrhythmic medication?
Yeah, I think it's used to treat heart rhythm problems, right?
Exactly! It helps stabilize the heart's rhythm in certain conditions.
Root Explanation
Antiarrhythmic → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "arrhythmos" (from Greek, meaning rhythm). The word describes a substance that works against irregular heart rhythms.
Memory Tip
Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'arrhythmos' relating to rhythm — this helps you remember that antiarrhythmic refers to something that works against irregular rhythms.
Visually Confused Words
arrhythmic