Clinical Diagnosis · Pathology · Hard
Tachycardia
Meaning: An abnormally fast heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute.
In practice: Tachycardia can be triggered by anxiety, dehydration, or heart disease.
Word parts
- tachy- means fast
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