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What is another word for systole?

82 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ sˈɪstə͡ʊl], [ sˈɪstə‍ʊl], [ s_ˈɪ_s_t_əʊ_l]

How to use "Systole" in context?

Systole is the natural contraction of the heart muscle. Each time the heart muscle contracts, it squeezes blood out of the left ventricle and into the right ventricle. The blood pressure in the blood vessels rises, and the heart has to work harder to pump blood.

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