What's the difference between monocrotism and polycrotism?
Monocrotism
Definition:
(n.) That condition of the pulse in which the pulse curve or sphygmogram shows but a single crest, the dicrotic elevation entirely disappearing.
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Polycrotism
Definition:
(n.) That state or condition of the pulse in which the pulse curve, or sphygmogram, shows several secondary crests or elevations; -- contrasted with monocrotism and dicrotism.
Example Sentences:
(1) It is shown that the polycrotic pulse form is characteristic hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system with the hypertonic, as well as the hypotonic forms of manifestation.