First Known Use: circa 1923
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bigeminy
noun bi·gem·i·ny \bī-ˈje-mə-nē\
Definition of BIGEMINY
: the state of having a pulse characterized by two beats close together with a pause following each pair of beats
— bi·gem·i·nal \-mə-nəl\ adjective
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Origin of BIGEMINY
bigeminal (double, paired), from Late Latin bigeminus, from bi- + geminus twin
Rhymes with BIGEMINY
Medical Dictionary
bigeminy
noun bi·gem·i·ny \bī-ˈjem-ə-nē\
plural bi·gem·i·nies
Medical Definition of BIGEMINY
: the state of having a pulse characterized by two beats close together with a pause following each pair of beats
—bi·gem·i·nal \-ən-əl\ adjective
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