Systolically

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a systolic manner.

    "In the ensuing diastole, these arteries would tend to retract, thus “thinning” the systolically thickened chamber walls."

Example

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"In the ensuing diastole, these arteries would tend to retract, thus “thinning” the systolically thickened chamber walls."

Etymology

From systolic + -ally.

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