PVC
\pˌiːvˌiːsˈiː], \pˌiːvˌiːsˈiː], \p_ˌiː_v_ˌiː_s_ˈiː]\
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a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables
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irregularity of cardiac rhythm; recurrent occurrences can be a precursor of ventricular fibrillation
By Princeton University
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.