pulsation
pulse, beat, pulsation
noun pül-sah-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin 'pulsatio', from 'pulsare' (to beat).
Usage Note
Pulsation refers to the rhythmic beat of the heart or pulse; in physics it is also used for oscillations (angular frequency). The plural les pulsations is often used to mean heartbeats: sentir ses pulsations (to feel one's heartbeat). Related: pouls (m) is the medical word for 'pulse' (as taken at the wrist).
Examples
"Le médecin surveille les pulsations cardiaques."
Natural Translation
The doctor monitors the cardiac pulses.
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