anacrotism

English

Etymology

From ana- (“again”) + Ancient Greek κρότος (krótos, “striking”) +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əˈnæk.ɹəˌtɪz.əm/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

anacrotism (uncountable)

  1. (biology) A secondary notch in the pulse curve, obtained in a sphygmographic tracing, possibly indicative of an abnormal pulse due to heart or arterial issues.

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