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pulsatile Definition

pul·sa·tile (pul′sə til)

adjective

  1. pulsating
  2. played by beating, as a drum

Etymology: ML pulsatilis

pulsatile Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tinnitus: Read this factsheet to find out: What is pulsatile tinnitus?
  • flow: More experimental data for the pulsatile flows of non-Newtonian fluids are needed.
  • irrigation: Also pulsatile irrigation is more effective in removing thick mucus.
  • hormone: The use of pulsatile gonadotrophin-releasing hormone is the best strategy to induce fertility.
  • signal: Pressure waves generated by the heartbeat create the pulsatile pressure signal shown.
  • mass: Other features may include abdominal pain and a pulsatile mass.