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palmoscopy.

Observation of the pulse.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Observation of the pulse.

    obsolete · uncountable
  2. Divination through examination of the pulse.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek παλμός (palmós, “quivering motion”) + -scopy. By surface analysis, palmo- + -scopy.

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