systole

n. regular contraction of the heart; shortening of a naturally long syllable (Prosody)

Systole can mean the following:Systole (medicine) is a term describing the contraction of the heart.Systole (mathematics) is a term used in mathematics.Systole (literature) is a term used to describe entry into the imagination/surreal in a text.
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Noun
1. the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery
(hypernym) pulse, pulsation, heartbeat, beat
(hyponym) extrasystole

n. systole, regular contraction of the heart; shortening of a naturally long syllable (Poetry)

n. systole, regular contraction of the heart; shortening of a naturally long syllable (Prosody)