Definition

A condition where the heart beats very quickly and irregularly.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with tachyarrhythmia after she experienced palpitations.

Conversation

I heard that my cousin was diagnosed with tachyarrhythmia last week.

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

It means his heart is beating really fast and irregularly.

I hope he gets the treatment he needs to feel better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tachyarrhythmia → It is formed from "tachy-" (from Greek "tachys", meaning swift or fast) and "arrhythmia" (from Greek "arrhythmia", meaning without rhythm). The word describes a condition where the heart beats too quickly and irregularly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fast' ('tachy-') and 'without rhythm' ('arrhythmia') to remember that tachyarrhythmia refers to a fast and irregular heartbeat.

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