asystolism

/ˌæsɪˈstɒlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of the heart in which the ventricles fail to contract.

“The patient’s heart was in a state of asystolism due to the severe myocardial infarction.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac arrest
  • cardiac standstill

Antonyms

  • cardiac hyperactivity
  • tachycardia