quadrigeminy

quadrigeminy
SYN: quadrigeminal rhythm.

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quad·ri·gem·i·ny (kwod″rĭ-jemґĭ-ne) [quadri- + L. geminus twin] 1. occurrence in fours. 2. the occurrence of a quadrigeminal pulse.

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