pulsus


pulsus

 [pul´sus] (L.) pulse.pulsus alter´nans alternating pulse.pulsus bige´minus bigeminal pulse.pulsus bisfe´riens a pulse characterized by two strong systolic peaks separated by a midsystolic dip, most commonly occurring in pure regurgitation" >aortic regurgitation with stenosis.pulsus ce´ler quick pulse.pulsus dif´ferens inequality of the pulse observable at corresponding sites on either side of the body.pulsus paradox´us paradoxical pulse.pulsus par´vus et tar´dus a small hard pulse that rises and falls slowly.pulsus tar´dus slow pulse.

pulse

(pŭls), Rhythmic dilation of an artery, produced by the increased volume of blood thrown into the vessel by the contraction of the heart. A pulse may also at times occur in a vein or a vascular organ, such as the liver. Synonym(s): pulsus [L. pulsus]

pulse

(pŭls) Palpable rhythmic expansion of an artery, produced by the increased volume of blood pushed or forced into the vessel by the contraction of the heart. A pulse may also at times occur in a vein or a vascular organ, such as the liver.
Synonym(s): pulsus.
[L. pulsus]