systole meaning

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systole (noun): the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery.

Definition of systole

  1. the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery

    Type of: pulse

    Kinds: extrasystole

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SY · words ending in LE · 7-letter words

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