monocrotic pulse


mon·o·crot·ic pulse

a pulse without any perceptible dicrotism. Synonym(s): pulsus monocrotus

mon·o·crot·ic

(mon'ō-krot'ik) Denoting a pulse the curve of which presents no notch or subsidiary wave in its descending line. [mono- + G. krotos, a beat]

mon·oc·ro·tism

(mon-ok'rō-tizm) The state in which the pulse is monocrotic. [mono- + G. krotos, a beat]

monocrotic pulse

A pulse in which the sphygmogram shows a simple ascending and descending uninterrupted line and no dicrotism.See also: pulse