Definition

Relating to the pulse or the measurement of the pulse in the body.

Example

The doctor took the sphygmic readings to assess the patient's heart rate.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term sphygmic?

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

It relates to the pulse and how our heart beats.

That’s interesting! I love learning new words related to health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sphygmic → It is derived from "sphygmos" (σφυγμός) (meaning pulse) in Greek, combined with the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "sphygmic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of the pulse.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for pulse, 'sphygmos', to remember that 'sphygmic' relates to the pulse.

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