Orthodromic

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Orthodromic

Orthodromic (pronunciation: /ɔːrθəˈdrɒmɪk/) is a term used in various fields of study, including mathematics, geography, and medicine. The term originates from the Greek words "orthos" meaning straight, and "dromos" meaning race or course.

In the context of medicine, orthodromic is often used to describe the normal or usual direction of a physiological process. For example, in cardiology, an Orthodromic atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia refers to a type of supraventricular tachycardia where the electrical impulse travels down the normal conduction pathway.

Related Terms

  • Antidromic: The opposite of orthodromic, referring to a process that occurs in the reverse or opposite direction of the usual physiological process.
  • Tachycardia: A condition where the heart rate is abnormally high.
  • Supraventricular tachycardia: A type of tachycardia that originates above the ventricles of the heart.
  • Atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia: A type of supraventricular tachycardia that involves the atria and ventricles of the heart.

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