premature ventricular contraction

/ˌˈpriməˌtʃʊər vɛnˌtrɪkjələr kənˌtrækʃən/
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Definitions of premature ventricular contraction
  1. noun
    irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation
    synonyms: PVC
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    type of:
    arrhythmia, cardiac arrhythmia
    an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
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