dysrhythmia

dys·rhyth·mi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-rith -mee-uh]
- /dɪsˈrɪð mi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-rith -mee-uh]
- /dɪsˈrɪð mi ə/

Definitions of dysrhythmia word

noun dysrhythmia a disturbance of rhythm, as of speech or of brain waves recorded by an electroencephalograph. 1
noun dysrhythmia Abnormality in a physiological rhythm, especially in the activity of the brain or heart. 1
noun dysrhythmia an irregular rhythm 0
noun dysrhythmia an irregular and unusual rhythm of the heart 0
noun dysrhythmia an unusual pattern of brain activity as registered by an electroencephalogram 0
noun dysrhythmia a lack of rhythm, as of the brain waves or in speech patterns 0

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Origin of dysrhythmia

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; < New Latin < Greek dys- dys- + rhythm(ós) rhythm + -ia -ia

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dysrhythmia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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