ARRHYTHMIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does arrhythmic mean? 

• ARRHYTHMIC (adjective)
  The adjective ARRHYTHMIC has 2 senses:

1. lacking a steady rhythm

2. without regard for rhythm

  Familiarity information: ARRHYTHMIC used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ARRHYTHMIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking a steady rhythm

Synonyms:

arrhythmic; jerking; jerky

Context example:

an arrhythmic heartbeat

Similar:

unsteady (subject to change or variation)

Derivation:

arrhythmia (an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Without regard for rhythm

Synonyms:

arrhythmic; arrhythmical

Similar:

unrhythmic; unrhythmical (not rhythmic; irregular in beat or accent)

 Context examples 

A class IA anti-arrhythmic agent with cardiac depressant property.

(Disopyramide, NCI Thesaurus)

The disodium salt form of edetate, a heavy metal chelating agent with anti-hypercalcemic and anti-arrhythmic properties.

(Edetate Disodium, NCI Thesaurus)

The hydrochloride salt form of esmolol, a short and rapid-acting beta adrenergic antagonist belonging to the class II anti-arrhythmic drugs and devoid of intrinsic sympathomimetic activity.

(Esmolol Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

Both large population studies and randomized control trials suggested caffeine intake of up to 300 mg per day (or 3 cups of coffee a day) may be safe for arrhythmic patients.

(3 Cups Of Coffee Daily Could Improve Heart Function, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

A glycoside compound, extracted from the leaves and seeds of the common foxglove, with anti-arrhythmic property.

(Digitalin, NCI Thesaurus)

The hydrochloride salt form of bepridil, a calcium antagonist and class IV anti-arrhythmic agent.

(Bepridil Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

The hydrochloride salt form of oxprenolol, a lipophilic, nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist with anti-arrhythmic, anti-anginal and antihypertensive activities.

(Oxprenolol Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

A lipophilic, nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist with anti-arrhythmic, anti-anginal and antihypertensive activities.

(Oxprenolol, NCI Thesaurus)

The tosylate salt form of bretylium, a quaternary ammonium salt and non-selective adrenergic neuronal blocking agent with anti-arrhythmic properties.

(Bretylium Tosylate, NCI Thesaurus)

"Caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea may have long-term anti-arrhythmic properties mediated by antioxidant effects and antagonism of adenosine," Dr. Kistler said.

(3 Cups Of Coffee Daily Could Improve Heart Function, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)