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Filiform pulse
A faint, slender pulse that is barely detectable.
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Febrile pulse
The type of pulse typically seen in fever. It is robust, gentle, and occurs frequently, displaying a pronounced dicrotism.
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Contracted pulse
A faint pulse that has a high pressure.
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Collapsing pulse
A pulse associated with aortic regurgitation, marked by a sharp ascent and descent.
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Ardent pulse
A pulse that has a swift and pronounced wave, giving the sensation of hitting the finger at one distinct spot.
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Angry pulse
A tight, fast, and slender pulse resembling a cord, often detected in instances of acute peritonitis.
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Anatricrotic pulse
A pulse wave featuring three interruptions on the upward curve of a pulse beat tracing.
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Intervertebral pulp
The soft material located in the middle of the cartilage discs between each set of spinal vertebrae.
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Pulmonitis
A seldom-used term for pneumonia.
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Pulmonic
Related to the lungs or the pulmonary artery.
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