pulsation

UK
/pʌlˈseɪʃən/
US
/pʌlˈseɪʃən/

Translations

pulsationnoun
pulsations
pl
UK
/pʌlˈseɪʃən/
US
/pʌlˈseɪʃən/
The doctor felt the pulsation of the patient's wrist to check their heart rate.
Le médecin a senti la pulsation du poignet du patient pour vérifier son rythme cardiaque.
battementSurtout pour un battement rythmé ou sensible, notamment en musique ou en physiologie.
The pulsation of the music could be felt through the floor as the band played.
Le battement de la musique se faisait sentir à travers le sol pendant que le groupe jouait.
Additional translations
palpitationSurtout en contexte médical, pour une pulsation perçue ou anormale du cœur.
fluctuationEn contexte scientifique, pour une variation périodique d’une grandeur.
pulsationadjective
UK
/pʌlˈseɪʃən/
US
/pʌlˈseɪʃən/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to rhythmic beating or periodic variation.
pulsatoireSurtout en contexte technique ou scientifique.
The technician analyzed the pulsation signals recorded by the sensor.
Le technicien a analysé les signaux pulsatoires enregistrés par le capteur.

Definitions

pulsationnoun
A rhythmic throbbing or vibrating, often associated with the beating of the heart or a similar regular movement.
The doctor felt the pulsation of the patient's wrist to check their heart rate.
A single beat or throb, especially in a series of such beats.
The pulsation of the music could be felt through the floor as the band played.
A periodic variation in a quantity, such as pressure or brightness, often used in scientific contexts.
Astronomers observed the pulsation of the star, which indicated changes in its brightness over time.
pulsationadjective
Relating to or characterized by rhythmic throbbing, beating, or periodic variation.
The technician analyzed the pulsation signals recorded by the sensor.