oscillate

oscillate definition - medical

os·cil·late (ŏsˈə-lātˌ)

verb
  1. To swing back and forth with a steady, uninterrupted rhythm.
  2. To vary between alternate extremes, usually within a definable period of time.

Related Forms:

  • osˈcil·laˌtor noun

Related Forms:

  • osˈcil·la·toˌry (-lə-tôrˌē) adjective

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