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torsade de pointes

torsade de pointes is the alternative spelling of torsades de pointes.

Meaning of torsades de pointes

Noun

torsades de pointes (uncountable)

  1. A polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, predisposing to sudden cardiac death and more likely to occur during prolongations of the QT interval.
    Synonyms:
    torsade, torsades

Forms of torsade de pointes

pluraltorsades de pointes

Questions about torsade de pointes

What is torsade de pointes the alternative spelling of?
Torsade de pointes is the alternative spelling of torsades de pointes.

Words near torsade de pointes in the dictionary

  1. Torry
  2. Torryburn
  3. Torrys
  4. tors
  5. torsade
  6. torsade de pointes
  7. torsades
  8. torsades de pointe
  9. torsades de pointes
  10. torsades des pointes
  11. torsadogenesis

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