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torsades des pointes

torsades des 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

Questions about torsades des pointes

What is torsades des pointes the alternative spelling of?
Torsades des pointes is the alternative spelling of torsades de pointes.

Words near torsades des pointes in the dictionary

  1. torsade
  2. torsade de pointes
  3. torsades
  4. torsades de pointe
  5. torsades de pointes
  6. torsades des pointes
  7. torsadogenesis
  8. torsadogenic
  9. torsadogenicity
  10. torsal
  11. torsalo

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