1. a condition in which the pulse has two distinct beats or vibrations for each heartbeat, often detected as a double pulse wave.
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The physician detected dicrotism in the patient's radial pulse during the physical examination.
• Dicrotism can be a sign of certain cardiovascular conditions or low blood pressure.
• The nurse noted the presence of dicrotism when taking the patient's vital signs.
• Advanced age and arterial stiffness may contribute to the development of dicrotism.