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Definition of Cantering rhythm
1. Noun. Cardiac rhythm characterized by the presence of an extra sound; can indicate a heart abnormality.
Medical Definition of Cantering rhythm
1. A triple cadence to the heart sounds; due to an abnormal third or fourth heart sound being heard in addition to the first and second sounds, and usually indicative of serious disease. Synonym: bruit de galop, cantering rhythm, gallop rhythm, Traube's bruit. (05 Mar 2000)