Definition of Second sound

1. Noun. (physics) A wave of fluctuating temperature or entropy propagated in the superfluid phase of liquid helium ¹

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Medical Definition of Second sound

1. The second sound heard on auscultation of the heart; signifies the beginning of diastole and is due to closure of the semilunar valves. Synonym: second sound. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Second Sound

second power
second quests
second rate
second reading
second sacker
second serve
second serves
second service
second session
second set rejection
second sheet
second sight
second signaling system
second slip
second slips
second sound (current term)
second stage of labour
second stomach
second string
second temporal convolution
second thought
second thoughts
second tibial muscle
second to none
second tooth
second trimester
second unit
second violin
second violinist
second violinists

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