BSL Sign Language Dictionary

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pulse

How to sign: the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
"he could feel the beat of her heart";

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Similiar / Same: heartbeat, beat, pulsation

Categories: periodic event, recurrent event

Within this category: diastole, systole, throb

pulse

How to sign: the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health

pulse rate in BSL Watch how to sign pulse rate in British Sign Language
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Similiar / Same: pulse rate, heart rate

Categories: rate, vital sign

Within this category: femoral pulse, radial pulse

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