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Noun: systole  'si-stu`lee
  1. The contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery

Derived forms: systoles

See also: systolic

Type of: beat, heartbeat, pulsation, pulse

Encyclopedia: Systole