σφυγμός

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σφύζω (sphúzō, to throb) + -μός (-mós).

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Noun

σφῠγμός (sphugmós) m (genitive σφῠγμοῦ); second declension

  1. the throbbing of inflamed parts
    Synonym: παλμός (palmós)
  2. the beating of the heart and circulatory system, pulse
  3. a vibration of the earth, quake
  4. (figuratively) any violent emotion

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