dicrotism

di·crot·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dahy-krot-ik]
- /daɪˈkrɒt ɪk/
- /dˈɪkrətˌɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-krot-ik]
- /daɪˈkrɒt ɪk/

Definitions of dicrotism word

adjective dicrotism having or pertaining to a double beat of the pulse for each beat of the heart. 1
noun dicrotism The condition of each beat of the pulse consisting of two sphygmographic waves. 1

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Origin of dicrotism

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < Greek díkrot(os) double beating (di- di-1 + krótos a clapping, rattling noise) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Dicrotism

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dicrotism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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