Meaning of the word systolic in English
What does systolic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
systolic
US /sɪsˈtɑː.lɪk/
UK /sɪsˈtɒl.ɪk/
Adjective
relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries
Example:
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A normal systolic blood pressure reading is typically below 120 mmHg.
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The doctor measured both systolic and diastolic pressures.