dicrotism
English
noun
Definitions
- The condition of each beat of the pulse consisting of two sphygmographic waves.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek κρότος (beat, a rattling, beating, rattling noise, snapping, clash).
Origin
Ancient Greek
κρότος
Gloss
beat, a rattling, beating, rattling noise, snapping, clash
Concept
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Cognates and derived terms
- catadicrotism English
- dicrotic English
- hyperdicrotism English
- monocrotism English
- δίκροτος Ancient Greek
- κρότος Ancient Greek
- *kret- Proto-Indo-European
- κρότος Greek (modern)