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swahili [noun]

Pigo la moyo

Maana (Definition)

The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart muscles pumping blood.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

heartbeat / cardiac pulse

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

heartbeat

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Medical Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Daktari alipima pigo la moyo la mgonjwa kwa stethoskopu."

Translation: The doctor measured the patient's heartbeat with a stethoscope.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kupiga moyo kondepulseAfya
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