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Definition of Heart murmur
1. Noun. An abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves.
Exact synonyms: Cardiac Murmur, Murmur
Generic synonyms: Symptom
Specialized synonyms: Systolic Murmur
Generic synonyms: Symptom
Specialized synonyms: Systolic Murmur
Medical Definition of Heart murmur
1. A finding on physical examination of the heart that can, in some cases, indicate the presence of cardiac disease. Murmurs result from vibrations set up in the bloodstream and the surrounding heart and great vessels as the result of turbulent flow. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Heart Murmur
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