pulsation

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Pulsation measurements also show that the differential rotation that we see at the Sun’s surface, with the fastest rotation occurring at the equator, persists down through the convection zone.

From Textbooks • Oct. 13, 2016

This Disorder begins with a slow heavy Pain, attended by a slight Pulsation, without Swelling, without Redness, and without Heat; but in a little Time the Pain, Heat, and Pulsation or Throbbing becomes intolerable.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

Pulsation was easily controlled by pressure above the tumour; there was no thrill present, but a high-pitched bellows murmur.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

Pulsation; throbbing; as, the beating of the heart.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

Pulsation is rarely heard among modern musicians, except in drilling ensemble singing.

From The Tinguian Social, Religious, and Economic Life of a Philippine Tribe by Cole, Fay-Cooper