Synonym for bradycardia ... <clinical sign> A slowness of the heart beat, as evidenced by slowing of the pulse rate to less than 60 beats per minute. ... Origin: Gr. Kardia = heart ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: brad′ē-ridh′mē-ă Synonyms: bradycardia
bradycardia, bradyrhythmia Slowness of the heartbeat, as evidenced by slowing of the pulse rate to less than 60 beats per minute in an adult.