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Meaning of pulse wave | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A kind of non-sinusoidal waveform that is similar to a square wave but lacks the perfectly symmetrical shape.
  2. The wave of increased pressure started by the ventricular systole, radiating from the semilunar valves over the arterial system, and gradually disappearing in the smaller branches.

Equivalents

Suomi kanttiaalto

Examples

“H. N. Martin The pulse wave travels over the arterial system at the rate of about 29.5 feet in a second.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Pulse-contracting Pulse-stretching pulsebeat Pulsed pulsejet pulseless disease

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