torsade
Ornamental twisted cord
A torsade is a twisted cord or ribbon used as decoration, especially in architecture, jewelry, or fashion.
The term describes ornamental elements that spiral or intertwine: a torsade of pearls, gilt torsades on the picture frame.
In medicine, torsade de pointes is a potentially fatal heart rhythm where the electrical signal appears to twist around the baseline on an ECG.
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia variant
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- ventricularOf heart's lower chambers
- cardiacPertaining to the heart
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
fibrillation · heart rhythm · electrolyte · magnesium · defibrillator · syncope · palpitation
Interwoven strand pattern
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- threadFiber for stitching
weave · interlace · macrame · fiber · plait · knot · embroidery · couching
Spiraling three-dimensional curve
- coilWound circular arrangement
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- whorlSpiral arrangement of ridges
- curlSpiral or loop form
swirl · volute · scroll · corkscrew · gyre · loop · convolution · twirl
Interwoven strand pattern
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- gimpBraided fabric trim
- galloonOrnamental fabric edging
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
edging · fringe · tassel · ribbon · binding · rickrack · grosgrain · lace
torsades de pointes
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia variant
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- ventricularOf heart's lower chambers
- cardiacPertaining to the heart
ECG · fibrillation · heart rhythm · electrolyte · magnesium · defibrillator · syncope · palpitation
braid
Interwoven strand pattern
thread · weave · interlace · macrame · fiber · plait · knot · embroidery · couching · cording
helix
Spiraling three-dimensional curve
curl · swirl · volute · scroll · corkscrew · gyre · loop · convolution · twirl · furl
braid
Interwoven strand pattern
piping · edging · fringe · tassel · ribbon · binding · rickrack · grosgrain · lace · beading
necklace
Neck-worn ornament
- pearlsIridescent oyster-made gems
- strandsTwisted filaments or elements
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
gemstones · choker · pendant · clasp · gold · platinum · rope chain · multi-strand · heirloom · artisan
puff pastry
Laminated dough with layers
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
- flakyCrumbly or unreliable
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
danish · palmier · butter · layers · baked · patisserie · sugar · cinnamon · filling