Definition of DYSRHYTHMIA

dysrhythmia

Plural: dysrhythmias

Noun

  • A disturbance to an otherwise normal biological rhythm, especially that of the heart.

Examples

  • "Jet lag is also known as circadian dysrhythmia."

Origin / Etymology

From dys- + rhythm + -ia.

Synonyms

arrhythmia

Scrabble Score: 26

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Words With Friends Score: 23

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