systole

[US]/ˈsɪstəʊli/
[UK]/ˈsɪstoʊli/
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Translation

n.the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts; the contraction of the heart
Word Forms
Pluralsystoles

Phrases & Collocations

ventricular systole

atrial systole

systole phase

isovolumetric systole

systole duration

systole pressure

systole function

systole interval

systole rate

systole volume

Example Sentences

the heart contracts during systole.

systole is essential for blood circulation.

during systole, blood is pumped out of the heart.

doctors measure systole to assess heart health.

the duration of systole varies with heart rate.

systole and diastole are phases of the cardiac cycle.

in a healthy heart, systole is efficient.

abnormal systole can indicate heart disease.

understanding systole helps in diagnosing cardiac issues.

during exercise, systole increases to supply more oxygen.

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