Pre-ejection

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of preejection. alt-of, alternative

    "Wall motions are lower during ejection than during pre-ejection and isovolumic relaxation periods suggesting that a lot of energy is used when mitral and aortic valves are closed."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of preejection. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "Gingerly pulling the pre-ejection lever and tossing precious maps, kneepads, and finally his helmet—which could get snagged and tear one's head off—he pulled the ejection-seat face curtain safely into place and banged a fist down on the eject button."

Example

More examples

"Gingerly pulling the pre-ejection lever and tossing precious maps, kneepads, and finally his helmet—which could get snagged and tear one's head off—he pulled the ejection-seat face curtain safely into place and banged a fist down on the eject button."

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