a. pertaining to pulse (of heart). sphygmochronograph, n. instrument recording pulse. sphygmodic, a. pulsating. sphygmograph, n. instrument recording pulse of artery. sphygmoid, a. like a pulse. sphygmology, n. study of pulse. sphygmomanometer, n. instrument registering blood pressure. sphygmophone, n. instrument for hearing the pulse. sphygmus, n. Med., the pulse. e.
The George Cross was awarded by King George VI and originally appeared in a small blue canton. The present design dates from 1964 when the islands gained independence. Effective date: 21 September 1964.