Definition

A condition where the heart beats slower than normal, typically fewer than 60 times per minute in adults.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with bradycardia after noticing his slow heart rate during the examination.

Conversation

I heard that my friend was diagnosed with bradycardia recently.

Oh no, that's concerning! What does that mean exactly?

It means his heart rate is slower than normal, usually under 60 beats per minute.

I see, I hope he gets the right treatment for his bradycardia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bradycardia is formed from "brady-" (from Greek "bradus", meaning slow) and "cardia" (from Greek "kardia", meaning heart). The term describes a condition where the heart rate is slower than normal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'brady-' meaning slow and 'cardia' referring to the heart — this helps you remember that bradycardia means a slow heart rate.

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