diastole

Definitions of diastole
  1. noun
    the widening of the chambers of the heart between two contractions when the chambers fill with blood
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    hartfrequentie, hartritme, hartslag, harttoon, pols, polsslag, pulsatie
    the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
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