pulsatile

/ˈpʌlˌsəˌtaɪl/
adjective
  1. Characterized by or relating to rhythmic beating, throbbing, or pulsing.
    • The doctor checked for a pulsatile mass in the patient's abdomen.
    • The pump creates a pulsatile flow of liquid through the machine.
    • Pulsatile tinnitus causes a rhythmic whooshing sound in the ears.
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