anacrotism

English

Etymology

From ana- (“again”) + Ancient Greek κρότος (krótos, “striking”) +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /əˈnæk.ɹəˌtɪz.əm/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Noun

anacrotism (uncountable)

1. (biology) A secondary notch in the pulse curve, obtained in a sphygmographic tracing, possibly indicative of an abnormal pulse due to heart or arterial issues.

Related terms

• anacrotic
• dicrotism

Translations

secondary notch in the pulse curve

• Portuguese: anacrotismo m

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