Definition of Diastolic in English :

Define Diastolic in English

Diastolic meaning in English

Meaning of Diastolic in English

Pronunciation of Diastolic in English

Diastolic pronunciation in English

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Diastolic

see synonyms of diastolic

Adjective

1. diastolic

of or relating to a diastole or happening during a diastole

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Diastolic

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noun
the dilatation of the chambers of the heart that follows each contraction, during which they refill with blood
Compare systole

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Diastolic

see synonyms of diastolic
noun
the usual rhythmic dilatation of the heart, esp. of the ventricles, following each contraction (systole), during which the heart muscle relaxes and the chambers fill with blood

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Diastolic

see synonyms of diastolic
n.
1. Physiology The normal rhythmically occurring relaxation and dilatation of the heart chambers, especially the ventricles, during which they fill with blood.
2. The lengthening of a normally short syllable in Greek and Latin verse.

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