A condition in which there is lack of a regular rhythm of the heartbeat is:

A) murmur.
B) palpitation.
C) arrhythmia.
D) fibrillation.


C
Explanation:
A) A murmur is an abnormal heart sound.
B) Palpitation is an abnormal throbbing or fluttering of the heart felt by the patient.
C) Correct.
D) Fibrillation is a condition in which the heart quivers with a disorganized rhythm.

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