>  Term: pulse
pulse

A pressure wave transmitted to arteries by contraction of the left ventricle. Felt at the radial artery in the wrist. Can be counted to determine the number of heartbeats per minute (rate). The pulse also gives information about the regularity or rhythm for the heartbeat.

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