Etymology

lub-dub

Today it means: Used to represent the normal rhythm of the heart on auscultation, comprising the first and second heart sounds. Full definition →

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The story

The low-pitched, longer first heart sound forms lub. The higher-pitched, shorter second heart sound forms dub.

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