pulselessness
|pulse-less-ness|
C1
/ˈpʌls.ləs.nəs/
absence of pulse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pulselessness' originates from the English word 'pulse,' combined with the suffix '-less' meaning 'without,' and '-ness' indicating a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'pulse' changed from the Latin word 'pulsus' and eventually became the modern English word 'pulse.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a beat or throb,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of having no pulse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of having no detectable pulse.
The patient was in a state of pulselessness, requiring immediate medical intervention.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 16:38