mạch dội
Definition
- Noun (Medical Term):
- Anacrotism: A specific, abnormal characteristic of the arterial pulse waveform, typically observed during a physical examination or pulse reading. It is characterized by a secondary, noticeable upward wave or notch on the ascending limb of the pulse tracing, distinct from the main pulse wave.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ phát hiện mạch dội khi khám mạch cho bệnh nhân. (The doctor detected anacrotism when examining the patient's pulse.)
- Mạch dội có thể là một dấu hiệu gợi ý bệnh lý về van động mạch chủ. (Anacrotism can be a suggestive sign of aortic valve disease.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is used almost exclusively in specialized medical contexts, particularly in cardiology, physiology, and during detailed physical examinations. It describes a precise finding from palpating or graphically recording (via sphygmogram) the arterial pulse.
Variants and Related Words
- Mạch (n): pulse.
- Bác sĩ bắt mạch. (The doctor takes the pulse.)
- Mạch đập (n): heartbeat, pulse beat.
- Mạch đập không đều. (The heartbeat is irregular.)
Synonyms
- Anacrotic pulse: The direct English medical synonym.
- Pulsus anacrotus: The Latin medical term.
Related Medical Terms
- Mạch kép (pulsus bisferiens): A different abnormal pulse with two peaks, often confused with but distinct from .
- Mạch yếu (weak pulse): Describes low pulse amplitude.
- Mạch nảy (bounding pulse): Describes a strong, forceful pulse.