bigeminy

bi·gem·i·ny

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-jem-uh-nee]
- /baɪˈdʒɛm ə ni/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-jem-uh-nee]
- /baɪˈdʒɛm ə ni/

Definitions of bigeminy word

noun bigeminy a heart complaint in which beats occur in pairs 3
noun bigeminy the state of occurring in pairs, as a rhythm of the heartbeat consisting of pairs of beats 3
noun bigeminy the occurrence of premature atrial or ventricular heartbeats in pairs. 1
noun bigeminy (pathology) The alternation of one normal heartbeat and one premature heartbeat. 0

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Origin of bigeminy

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; < Late Latin bigemin(us) double (equivalent to Latin bi- bi-1 + geminus twin) + -y3

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Parts of speech for Bigeminy

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bigeminy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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