dicrotism

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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).

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Ancient Greek

κρότος

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beat, a rattling, beating, rattling noise, snapping, clash

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