Antiarrhythmic

/ˌæntiəˈrɪðmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing a medication or treatment that prevents or treats abnormal heart rhythms by helping the heart beat in a normal, steady pattern.

Etymology

From 'anti-' (against) + 'arrhythmic' (irregular rhythm), from Greek 'a-' (without) + 'rhythmos' (rhythm). Medical terminology combined these Greek roots to name drugs that fight irregular heartbeats.

Kelly Says

These drugs literally tell your heart to get back in the groove—when your heartbeat goes haywire, antiarrhythmic medications are like a metronome that puts it back in sync!

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