Definition

Relating to or characterized by a dicrotic pulse, which is a pulse that has two distinct beats or waves.

Example

The doctor noted the dicrotal nature of the patient's pulse during the examination.

Conversation

Did you read that article about heartbeats?

No, I haven't. What was interesting about it?

It mentioned how some heartbeats can be described as dicrotal.

That's a cool term! I wonder how that affects health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dicrotal is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "krotalon" (from Greek "krotalum", meaning a castanet or rattle). The word refers to something that has two rattles or is characterized by two beats or pulses.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') and 'rattles' ('krotalon') to remember that 'dicrotal' describes something with two distinct beats or pulses.

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