<physiology> Following the dicrotic wave in a sphygmogram, denoting an additional variation in the descending line of the pulse tracing. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(pōst″di-krot´ik) after the dicrotic wave of the sphygmogram.
Type: Term Pronunciation: pōst′dī-krot′ik Definitions: 1. Following the dicrotic wave in a sphygmogram; denoting an additional variation in the descending line of the pulse tracing.