Dicrotous

/ˈdɪkroʊtəs/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by or relating to dicrotism; having a double beat in the pulse.

Etymology

From Greek 'dikrot-' (double beat) + '-ous' (adjective suffix). An alternative form of 'dicrotic' used in older medical literature.

Kelly Says

This is basically another way of saying 'dicrotic'—medical language is full of multiple words for the same thing because doctors in different countries kept inventing terminology!

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