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/
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Adjective

relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries

Example:
A normal systolic blood pressure reading is typically below 120 mmHg.
The doctor measured both systolic and diastolic pressures.