sphygmodic

/sfɪɡməˈdɒɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or measured by the pulse, especially in medicine or physiology.

“The doctor noted that the patient’s sphygmodic readings were a bit irregular.”

2. noun

a device for measuring the pulse, especially by the sphygmographic method.

“The nurse used a sphygmodic to monitor the patient’s heart rate.”

Synonyms

  • cardiotachic
  • pulsatile

Antonyms

  • bradycardic
  • tachycardic