adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a double beat. not-comparable
2. 2
   Having a double beat.; Denoting a pulse in which a double beat is detectable for each beat of the heart. not-comparable

   "dicrotic notch of aortic pressure"

Synonyms

All synonyms

dicrotaldicrotous

Example

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"dicrotic notch of aortic pressure"

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δίκροτος (díkrotos, “double-beating”) + -ic, from δύο (dúo, “two”) + κρότος (krótos, “beat”).

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