pulsus parvus et tardus

pulsus

 [pul´sus] (L.)

pulse.

pulsus alter´nans alternating pulse.

pulsus bige´minus bigeminal pulse.

pulsus bisfe´riens a pulse characterized by two strong systolic peaks separated by a midsystolic dip, most commonly occurring in pure aortic regurgitation with stenosis.

pulsus ce´ler quick pulse.

pulsus dif´ferens inequality of the pulse observable at corresponding sites on either side of the body.

pulsus paradox´us paradoxical pulse.

pulsus par´vus et tar´dus a small hard pulse that rises and falls slowly.

pulsus tar´dus slow pulse.

pul·sus par·'vus et tar·'dus

small, late pulse considered typical of severe aortic stenosis.