Term: systole
Origin: Anc Greek
συν/syn(=with, toghether)
+στέλνω/stelno(=send)
literally meaning “ drawing toghether”
Definition:
Systole is the normal and rythmic contraction of the heart especially of the ventricles of the heart, during which blood is driven through the aorta and pulmonary artery.
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