catacrotism

catacrotism definition - medical

ca·tac·ro·tism (kə-tăkˈrə-tĭzˌəm)

noun
A condition of the pulse in which there are one or more secondary expansions of the artery following the main beat, producing upward notches or waves on the downstroke of the pulse tracing.

Related Forms:

  • catˌa·crotˈic (kătˌə-krŏtˈĭk) adjective

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