Beat

Of periodic event.   May also be referred to as heartbeat, pulsation and pulse.

The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; "he could feel the beat of her heart".

This concept's ID is @1~39547

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  • systole 1 facts

    The contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood...

  • diastole 0 facts

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  • pounding 0 facts

    An instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he felt a throbbing in his head...