pulsation

/pʌlˈseɪʃn̩/noun
High School
1

The regular throbbing of the heart, an artery etc. in a living body; the pulse.

2

Any rhythmic beating, throbbing etc.

3

The rhythmic increase and decrease of size in naked zoospores and plasmodia.

4

Physical striking; a blow.

5

A single beat, throb or vibration.

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