systole (n)

n07401409

type n
lex_filenum 11
def the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery
Outgoing links
Hypernym pulse, pulsation, heartbeat, beat
Hyponym extrasystole
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) systolic → systole
Hyponym pulse, pulsation, heartbeat, beat
Hypernym extrasystole

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