diastole (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def the widening of the chambers of the heart between two contractions when the chambers fill with blood
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Hypernym pulse, pulsation, heartbeat, beat
Derivationally related form diastole → diastolic
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Derivationally related form diastolic → diastole
Pertainym (pertains to noun) diastolic → diastole
Hyponym pulse, pulsation, heartbeat, beat

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