English Explanatory Dictionary

lub-dub

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to represent the normal rhythm of the heart on auscultation, comprising the first and second heart sounds.
verb
  1. Of a heart, to beat.

Word forms

lub-dub lub-dup lub-dubs lub-dubbing lub-dubbed

Etymology

The low-pitched, longer first heart sound forms lub. The higher-pitched, shorter second heart sound forms dub.

Related words

da-lub-dub lub-da-dub lub-dub-dam thump-thump
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