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pulse
Definition
A wiry pulse is long, straight, and tense under the fingers, often compared to a taut string.
Clinical Meaning
It commonly suggests Liver involvement, constraint of qi, pain, or phlegm/fluid retention.
Pitfall / Exam Tip
Do not reduce a wiry pulse to 'Liver' alone. It needs to be interpreted with the rest of the stem, especially pain, emotional triggers, chest-hypochondriac distention, or phlegm signs.
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