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pulsation

[/pʌlˈseɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: pulsations / pulsações
pulsação
1. A rhythmic throbbing or beating, especially of the heart or pulse
The doctor checked the pulsation of the patient's heart.
O médico verificou a pulsação do coração do paciente.
2. A single beat or throb in a series of rhythmic movements
Each pulsation of the light grew stronger.
Cada pulsação da luz ficou mais forte.
3. In physics, a periodic fluctuation in amplitude, intensity, or frequency
The radio signal showed a clear pulsation pattern.
O sinal de rádio mostrou um padrão claro de pulsação.
Synonyms
throbbeatpulsethrobbingoscillationvibration
Antonyms
stillnessimmobilitystasis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pulsação
Standard term used in medical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
pulsação
Common in medical terminology
Portugal
pulsação
Used in medical and technical contexts; sometimes 'batida' in colloquial speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

take someone's pulse / verificar a pulsação de alguém
heart pulsation / pulsação cardíaca
steady pulsation / pulsação constante
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