Bigeminies

/bɪˈdʒɛmɪniz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bigeminy; multiple instances or variations of beats or structures occurring in pairs.

Etymology

Plural form of 'bigeminy', derived from Latin 'bigeminus'. The plural form allows discussion of multiple paired phenomena.

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While 'bigeminy' is commonly used in medicine, the plural 'bigeminies' is rarer and appears when doctors discuss multiple different instances of paired heart patterns!

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