trigeminy

trigeminy
SYN: trigeminal rhythm. [L. trigeminus, threefold]

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n.
a condition in which the heartbeats can be subdivided into groups of three. The first beat is normal, but the second and third are premature beats (see ectopic beat).

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tri·gem·i·ny (tri-jemґĭ-ne) [tri- + L. geminus twin] 1. occurrence in threes. 2. the occurrence of a trigeminal pulse.

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