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    pulse
    /pʌls/

    noun

    • 1. a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck: "the doctor found a faint pulse" Similar heartbeatpulsationpulsingthrob
    • 2. a single vibration or short burst of sound, electric current, light, or other wave: "a pulse of gamma rays" Similar burstblastspurteruption

    verb

    • 1. throb rhythmically; pulsate: "a knot of muscles at the side of his jaw pulsed"
    • 2. modulate (a wave or beam) so that it becomes a series of pulses: "the current was pulsed"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPULSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PULSE meaning: 1. the regular beating of the heart, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck…. Learn more.

  3. www.oed.com › dictionary › pulse_n1pulse, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the noun pulse mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun pulse. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the noun pulse? About 0.4 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the noun pulse pronounced? British English.

  4. www.dovemed.com › health-topics › focused-health-topicsPeripheral Pulse: Understanding the Significance and Assessment

    Aug 2, 2023 · The peripheral pulse refers to the palpable rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries away from the heart, which indicates the circulation of blood throughout the body.

  5. www.healthdirect.gov.au › resting-heart-rateResting heart rate – definition, impacting factors & how to check...

    Your resting heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at rest — such as when you are relaxed, sitting or lying down. Resting heart rate varies from person to person. Knowing yours can give you an important sign of your heart health.

  6. www.toppr.com › heartbeat-heart-rate-and-pulseHeartbeat, Heart Rate and Pulse - Toppr

    How many of you are aware of your own heartbeat? Ever tried to hear it with the doctor's stethoscope? How is heartbeat related to pulse? What is a pulse? In this chapter, we will discuss more the heartbeat, pulse and heart rate.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Heart_rateHeart rate - Wikipedia

    Tachycardia is a high heart rate, defined as above 100 bpm at rest. [4] Bradycardia is a low heart rate, defined as below 60 bpm at rest. When a human sleeps, a heartbeat with rates around 40–50 bpm is common and considered normal.

  8. www.webmd.com › heart-disease › heart-failureMonitoring Your Heart Rate: What's Normal and When to Worry - ...

    Mar 3, 2024 · Pulse is a way to measure your heart rate. You can feel your pulse on certain parts of your body where there’s an artery close to your skin. Two easy spots are: Your radial artery,...