pulsatory
Americanadjective
adjective
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of or relating to pulsation
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throbbing or pulsating
Etymology
Origin of pulsatory
First recorded in 1605–15; pulsat(ion) + -ory 1
Example Sentences
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Tradition had taught that arteries had an active "pulsatory force", but Harvey realised they were passive, like the lead pipes of London's rapidly developing water system.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 6, 2012
The extrinsic or transmitted movements of the esophagus are respiratory and pulsatory, and to a slight extent, bechic.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Chevalier Jackson
Hence the strongest of all the arguments against historic changes of climate seems to be of relatively little weight, and the pulsatory hypothesis seems to be in accord with all the known facts.
From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Ellsworth Huntington
In the case of the pulsatory hypothesis we are fortunately able to apply this test by means of trees.
From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Ellsworth Huntington
Thus our final conclusion is that during historic times there have been pulsatory changes of climate.
From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Ellsworth Huntington
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