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Fluctuant (adjective)
That fluctuates, or causes fluctuation
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Fluctuant (adjective)
Used to describe a fluid-filled structure, such as an palpated
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Fluctuation (noun)
A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.
“the fluctuations of the sea”
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Fluctuation (noun)
A wavering; unsteadiness.
“fluctuations of opinion”
“fluctuations of prices”
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Fluctuation (noun)
In medicine, a wave-like motion or undulation of a fluid in a natural or abnormal cavity (e.g. pus in an abscess), which is felt during palpation or percussion.
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Fluctuant (adjective)
fluctuating; unstable.
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Fluctuation (noun)
an irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation
“fluctuations in the yearly values could be caused by a variety of factors”
“the current fluctuation in energy prices”