sístole

Definitions of sístole
  1. noun
    the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery
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    type of:
    latido, pulsación
    the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
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