acrotism

[ ak-ruh-tiz-uhm ]

nounPathology.
  1. absence or weakness of the pulse.

Origin of acrotism

1
1850–55; a-6 + Greek krót(os) beating or rhythmical sound + -ism

Other words from acrotism

  • a·crot·ic [uh-krot-ik], /əˈkrɒt ɪk/, adjective

Words Nearby acrotism

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