anacrotism

== English == === Etymology === From ana- (“upward”) + Ancient Greek κρότος (krótos, “striking”) +‎ -ism. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈnæk.ɹəˌtɪz.əm/ === Noun === anacrotism (uncountable) (biology) A secondary notch in the pulse curve, obtained in a sphygmographic tracing, possibly indicative of an abnormal pulse due to heart or arterial issues. ==== Related terms ==== anacrotic dicrotism ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === aromantics, manticoras, marcations