RRR
English
Noun
RRR (uncountable)
- (cardiology) Acronym of regular rate and rhythm, used to describe the heartbeat of patient.
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- CV [cardiovascular] ¶ RRR; normal heart sounds; no murmurs, rubs, or gallops
- (epidemiology) Initialism of relative risk reduction.
Usage notes
- (cardiology): Frequently used in the records of patient evaluations from the start of a medical visits.
Related terms
- murmur
- rub
- gallop
- click