bigeminal

English

Etymology

Latin bigeminus (“doubled”), from bi- (“two”) + geminus (“double”).

Adjective

bigeminal (not comparable)

1. Occurring in pairs; doubled or twinned.

   a bigeminal pulse

Noun

bigeminal (plural bigeminals)

1. The occurrence of premature atrial or ventricular heartbeats in pairs.

References

• Dictionary.com
• American Heritage Dictionary