pulsatile

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Introduction

In pulses, throbbing or beating.

Pulsatile hormonal secretions are common, i.e. testosterone, LH & others. The pulsatile nature of hormonal secretions is thought to minimize downregulation of hormonal receptors.

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.