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Definition of Embryocardia
1. Noun. (pathology) A symptom of myocardial disease in which the cadence of the heart sounds resembles that of a foetus ¹
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Medical Definition of Embryocardia
1. A condition in which the cadence of the heart sounds resembles that of the foetus, the first and second sounds becoming alike and evenly spaced; a sign of serious myocardial disease. Synonym: pendulum rhythm, tic-tac rhythm, tic-tac sounds. Origin: embryo-+ G. Kardia, heart (05 Mar 2000)
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