ˈpʌlsəs

Definitions

1. noun

A pulsating or throbbing movement, especially of the heart.

“The doctor checked the patient’s pulsus to monitor their heart rate.”

2. noun

A faint, rapid, or irregular pulse, indicating poor health or an abnormal heart condition.

“The doctor detected an abnormal pulsus in the patient’s wrist.”

3. noun

The quality or state of being pulsating or throbbing.

“The pulsus of the crowd was palpable as they cheered for their favorite team.”

4. noun

A mathematical concept representing the pulsating movement or vibration of a system.

“The engineer studied the pulsus of the mechanical system to optimize its performance.”