English noun: PVC | |||
1. | PVC (substance) a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables | ||
Synonyms | polyvinyl chloride | ||
Broader (hypernym) | polyvinyl resin, vinyl polymer, vinyl resin | ||
2. | PVC (state) irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation | ||
Synonyms | premature ventricular contraction | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arrhythmia, cardiac arrhythmia | ||