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sys·to·le (s

-l

)

The rhythmic contraction of the heart, especially of the ventricles, by which blood is driven through the aorta and pulmonary artery after each dilation or diastole.

[Greek sustol, contraction, from sustellein, to contract; see systaltic.]

sys·tolic (s

-st

k) adj.

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Adj.

systolic - of or relating to a systole or happening during a systole

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systolic

adj (Physiol) blood pressure → systolisch

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