anacrotism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/əˈnæk.ɹəˌtɪz.əm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anacrotism.wav

Word forms

anacrotism

Etymology

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

Related words

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