RHYTHM

n. Ri2th2m. Gr., pvfyios. Lat., rhythmus. Fr., rhythme. Ger., Rhythmus. Regular movement or periodically recurring action, such as is seen in the thorax in respiration and in the heart-beats. [K; o, 48.] Respiratory r. The measured and succe ive character of the respiratory movements. [J, 5, 19, 40.] [s. 407]