Anacrotic

/ˌænəˈkrɑtɪk/ adjective

In medicine, relating to or characterized by anacrotism; describing certain types of irregular pulse patterns or heartbeat abnormalities.

From ana- (back, upward) + Greek krotos (beat, stroke, from krotein, to strike). This medical term describes upward movement in pulse waves, visible in oscillating patterns.

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