auxocardia

/ɔːkˈsɔːrdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare cardiac disorder characterized by an abnormal heart rate and a feeling of suffocation or pressure in the chest

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with auxocardia due to the irregular heartbeat and symptoms of shortness of breath.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac arrhythmia
  • tachycardia

Antonyms

  • bradycardia