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Meaning of systole

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

systole

Pronunciation:/ˈsɪstəli/

noun

Definitions

  1. The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries.

  2. A shortening of a naturally long vowel.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/systole

Related words

diastolepulsationheartbeatperistalsispulsebeatstrokepulsecardiostimulation