Associations to the word «Diastolic»

Wiktionary

DIASTOLIC, adjective. Pertaining to a diastole.
DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE, noun. (physiology) The lowest pressure within the bloodstream, occurring between heart beats, because of a diastole.

Dictionary definition

DIASTOLIC, adjective. Of or relating to a diastole or happening during a diastole.

Wise words

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