| spannungs-P | Prominent prolonged and high voltage P waves recorded in electrocardiograms (usually largest in lead II) of patients with hypertrophy of the right or both atria, particularly in those with congenital heart disease. See: P-congenitale. Origin: Ger. Spannung, tightening; stretching or straining, + P wave (05 Mar 2000) |
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