pulsation

pul·sa·tion

noun \ˌpəl-ˈsā-shən\

Definition of PULSATION

1

: rhythmical throbbing or vibrating (as of an artery); also : a single beat or throb

2

: a periodically recurring alternate increase and decrease of a quantity (as pressure, volume, or voltage)

Examples of PULSATION

1. <you should press against the artery in your wrist and count the pulsations to calculate your heart rate>

First Known Use of PULSATION

15th century

Related to PULSATION

Synonyms

beat, beating, palpitation, pulse, throb

Related Words

fluctuation, oscillation, vibration; quiver, tremble, tremor

Rhymes with PULSATION

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pul·sa·tion

noun \ˌpəl-ˈsā-shən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PULSATION

1

: rhythmic throbbing or vibrating (as of an artery); also : a single beat or throb

2

: a periodically recurring alternate increase and decrease of a quantity (as pressure, volume, or voltage)