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.
The products of complete glucose oxidation are carbon dioxide and water. Because these molecules represent the products of a thorough energy extraction, they're essentially cellular waste products -- the cell can't use them to provide additional energy. Cells recycle water produced through glucose oxidation.