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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A condition in which the pulse curve or sphygmogram shows only a single crest, the dicrotic elevation entirely disappearing. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

polycrotism

Etymology

From mono- + Ancient Greek κρότος (krótos, “a rattling, beating”) + -ism.

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