bigeminy
noun
bi·gem·i·ny
bī-ˈje-mə-nē 
: the state of having a pulse characterized by two beats close together with a pause following each pair of beats
Word History
Etymology
bigeminal (double, paired), from Late Latin bigeminus, from bi- + geminus twin
First Known Use
circa 1923, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near bigeminy
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“Bigeminy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bigeminy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
bigeminy
noun
bi·gem·i·ny
bī-ˈjem-ə-nē
plural bigeminies
: the state of having a pulse characterized by two beats close together with a pause following each pair of beats
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