Pulse [pulz]

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Terms

puls
tep

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Definition

The rhythmical expansion and contraction of an ARTERY produced by waves of pressure caused by the ejection of BLOOD from the left ventricle of the HEART as it contracts.

Annotation
do not add PULSE for PULSE PRESSURE see BLOOD PRESSURE unless particularly discussed; note TRADITIONAL PULSE DIAGNOSIS is available
DUI
D011674 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0018154