tricrotism (Meaning)
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tricrotism (n.)
That condition of the arterial pulse in which there is a triple beat. The pulse curve obtained in the sphygmographic tracing characteristic of tricrotism shows two secondary crests in addition to the primary.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tricrotism
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
tricrotism Sentence Examples
- The tricrotism of the pulse indicated a ventricular arrhythmia.
- The patient's radial artery exhibited a distinctive tricrotism pattern.
- The jugular venous pulse showed a prominent tricrotic wave.
- The abnormal shape of the cardiogram was attributed to tricrotism.
- The tricrotism of the electrocardiogram was a sign of severe myocardial damage.
- The irregularity of the pulse was due to tricrotism caused by an atrial fibrillation.
- The tricrotic nature of the pulse was a manifestation of aortic insufficiency.
- The hypertrophic cardiomyopathy was accompanied by tricrotism of the pulse.
- The tricrotic wave on the arterial waveform was indicative of a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction.
- The patient with tricuspid regurgitation displayed a prominent tricrotism on the venous pulse.
FAQs About the word tricrotism
That condition of the arterial pulse in which there is a triple beat. The pulse curve obtained in the sphygmographic tracing characteristic of tricrotism shows
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The tricrotism of the pulse indicated a ventricular arrhythmia.
The patient's radial artery exhibited a distinctive tricrotism pattern.
The jugular venous pulse showed a prominent tricrotic wave.
The abnormal shape of the cardiogram was attributed to tricrotism.
