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English noun: systole

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


Broader (hypernym)beat, heartbeat, pulsation, pulse


Narrower (hyponym)extrasystole









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