Medical Dictionary. arrhythmia. play. noun arÂ·rhythÂ·mia \Ä-Ërith-mÄ-É\. Medical Definition of arrhythmia. : an alteration in rhythm of the heartbeat either in time or force.
Central metabolism provides mechanisms for the generation of energy from carbon-energy source catabolism and the production of biosynthetic precursors and intermediates for the anabolic pathways essential to maintain cell structure and function.
During metabolism, microbes can produce these chemicals, specifically called Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (MVOC's). This article will concentrate on MVOC's, as opposed to industrially produced VOC's, and their relevance in the indoor air quality setting.