Pulse: meaning, definitions and examples

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pulse

[ pʌls ]

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medical

A rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck.

Synonyms

heartbeat, palpitation, rhythm

Examples of usage

My doctor checked my pulse to determine my heart rate.
The nurse felt the patient's pulse to monitor their condition.

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general

A single vibration or short burst of sound, electric current, light, or other wave.

Synonyms

beat, pound, throb

Examples of usage

The pulse of the music made everyone start dancing.
The pulse of the machine indicated a problem.

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medical

To check the rhythm of a pulse.

Synonyms

check, measure, monitor

Examples of usage

The doctor pulsed the patient's wrist to monitor their heart rate.

Translations

Translations of the word "pulse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pulso

🇮🇳 नाड़ी (nāḍī)

🇩🇪 Puls

🇮🇩 denyut

🇺🇦 пульс

🇵🇱 puls

🇯🇵 脈拍 (みゃくはく, myakuhaku)

🇫🇷 pouls

🇪🇸 pulso

🇹🇷 nabız

🇰🇷 맥박 (maekbak)

🇸🇦 نبض (nabd)

🇨🇿 puls

🇸🇰 puls

🇨🇳 脉搏 (màibó)

🇸🇮 pulz

🇮🇸 púls

🇰🇿 пульс

🇬🇪 პულსი (pulsi)

🇦🇿 nəbz

🇲🇽 pulso

Word origin

The word 'pulse' originated from the Latin word 'pulsus', which means a beating or throbbing. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the beating of the heart or blood vessels. Over time, the term has also been extended to describe other rhythmic phenomena, such as sound waves or light waves.