Definition

Relating to a double beat, especially in the context of the heart's pulse or arterial pressure recordings.

Example

The doctor noted the dicrotic pulse in the patient's heartbeat during the examination.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term dicrotic?

I think so, but I'm not entirely sure what it means.

It's related to the heart and describes a pulse that has a double beat, like a dicrotic pulse.

That sounds interesting! I’ll have to look into it more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dicrotic → It is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "krotos" (from Greek, meaning a beating or pulse). The word "dicrotic" refers to a pulse that has two beats, indicating a double pulse.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') beats or pulses ('krotos') when you hear 'dicrotic', which helps you remember that it describes a pulse with two distinct beats.

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