Sphygmus is the beating of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
Sphygmus is an important sign of life and health.
Examples:
The doctor checked the patient's sphygmus to see if the heart was beating normally.
The nurse measured the sphygmus to make sure the patient was okay.
You can feel your own sphygmus by placing your fingers on your wrist.
The sphygmus was strong and steady, indicating good health.
The doctor was worried when he couldn't find the sphygmus.
The sphygmus is like a little drum inside your body, keeping the beat of your heart.