systolic
adjective/sɪˈstɑlɪk/
Frequency rank: #16,886 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood out.
Example sentence
The doctor noted that his systolic pressure was dangerously high.
Synonyms & related words
- contracting
- cardiac
- circulatory
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