parasystole

noun

para·​sys·​to·​le -ˈsis-tə-(ˌ)lē How to pronounce parasystole (audio)
: an irregularity in cardiac rhythm caused by an ectopic pacemaker in addition to the normal one

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“Parasystole.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parasystole. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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