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Definition of Premature contraction of the heart
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Premature contraction of the heart: A single heartbeat that occurs earlier than normal. This phenomenon can be within normal limits, or it may represent a medically significant arrhythmia.