Definition

A condition where a person's pulse is experienced as two distinct beats for each heartbeat.

Example

The doctor noted the patient's dicrotism during the examination.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of dicrotism in relation to heartbeats?

No, I haven't! What does it mean?

It's when the pulse feels like two beats for every heartbeat.

That sounds really interesting! I wonder how common it is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dicrotism → It is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "krotos" (from Greek, meaning a beat or pulse). The term describes a condition characterized by a double beat in the pulse, hence the meaning of having two beats.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') beats or pulses ('krotos') when you hear 'dicrotism', which refers to a double pulse.

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