Medical Terminology · Multiple Systems · Hard
Paroxysmal
Meaning: Occurring in sudden, recurring episodes or attacks, with normal function in between.
In practice: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation caused episodes of palpitations that came and went without warning over several weeks.
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