heart block

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahrt blok]
- /hɑrt blɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahrt blok]
- /hɑrt blɒk/

Definitions of heart block words

noun heart block a defect in the electrical impulses of the heart resulting in any of various arrhythmias or irregularities in the heartbeat. 1
noun heart block cardiac disorder 1
noun heart block impaired conduction or blocking of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat, resulting in a lack of coordination between the beating of the atria and the ventricles 0
noun heart block a disorder in which there is defective transmission of impulses regulating the heartbeat, resulting in independent contractions of the atria and ventricles 0
noun heart block (pathology) A disease in the electrical system of the heart, opposed to coronary artery disease, which is disease of the blood vessels of the heart. 0

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Origin of heart block

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Heart block

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heart block popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

heart block usage trend in Literature

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