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2. Noun. (plural of torsade de pointes) ¹

3. Noun. (plural of torsade de pointe) ¹

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Medical Definition of Torsades de pointes

1. An atypical rapid ventricular tachycardia with periodic waxing and waning of amplitude of the QRS complexes on the electrocardiogram, it may be self limited or may progress to ventricular fibrillation. (Fr. Fringe of pointed tips This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Torsades De Pointes

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