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Dispersed pulse

散脉 〔散脈〕 sàn mài

Also scattered pulse. A large floating pulse without root. A dispersed pulse is large at the superficial level, but ceases to be felt as soon as the slightest pressure is applied. It indicates the dispersion of qì and blood and the impending expiration of the essential qì of the bowels and viscera.See pulse examination.

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