Postsphygmic
[sfig-mik] /ˈsfɪg mɪk/
adjective, Physiology, Medicine/Medical.
1.
of or relating to the pulse.
/ˈsfɪɡmɪk/
adjective
1.
(physiol) of or relating to the pulse
postsphygmic post·sphyg·mic (pōst-sfĭg’mĭk)
adj.
Occurring after the pulse wave.
sphygmic sphyg·mic (sfĭg’mĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to the pulse.
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