femoral pulse

/ˌfɛmərəl pəls/
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Definitions of femoral pulse
  1. noun
    pulse of the femoral artery (felt in the groin)
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    type of:
    heart rate, pulse, pulse rate
    the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
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