Associations to the word «Systole»

Wiktionary

SYSTOLE, noun. (physiology) The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries.
SYSTOLE, noun. (prosody) A shortening of a naturally long vowel.

Dictionary definition

SYSTOLE, noun. The contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery.

Wise words

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