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systole

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun systole has 1 sense
  1. systole - the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery
    --1 is a kind of
    pulse, pulsation, heartbeat, beat
    --1 has particulars: extrasystole

Definitions from the Web

Systole

Noun

Definition: The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood into the arteries.

Example sentence: During systole, the ventricles of the heart contract, pushing blood out of the heart and into the circulatory system.

Noun

Definition: The contraction of the smooth muscles in the walls of the arteries, leading to a rhythmic pulse.

Example sentence: The pulse felt on the wrist is caused by the systole of the arteries.

Noun

Definition: The contraction or contraction and dilatation of the heart or of an artery.

Example sentence: The doctor explained that a healthy systole is essential for maintaining proper blood circulation.

Noun

Definition: The highest level of blood pressure reached during each heart contraction.

Example sentence: High systole blood pressure can be an indicator of an underlying health condition.

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