anadicrotic
|an-a-di-crot-ic|
/ˌæn.ə.daɪˈkrɒt.ɪk/
secondary rise in pulse wave
Etymology
'anadicrotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ana-' meaning 'up, again' and 'dicrotic' from 'dikrotos' meaning 'double beat'.
'anadicrotic' was formed in modern English by combining the prefix 'ana-' with 'dicrotic', which itself comes from Greek 'dikrotos'.
Initially, it referred specifically to a type of pulse wave with a secondary rise, and this meaning has remained consistent in medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or exhibiting an anadicrotic pulse, which is a type of pulse wave with a secondary upward notch or wave following the main beat.
The doctor observed an anadicrotic pulse in the patient.
Adjective 2
having or characterized by a secondary increase in a pulse wave after the main beat.
Anadicrotic waves can be seen in certain cardiovascular conditions.
Last updated: 2025/07/26 13:36