Definition

Related to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood out of the chambers.

Example

The doctor measured my systolic blood pressure to assess my heart health.

Conversation

Did you know that systolic pressure is the highest blood pressure when your heart beats?

Yeah, I heard that somewhere! It's important to keep track of it.

Right? I think understanding systolic and diastolic pressure can really help with health.

Absolutely! It's good to be aware of how our heart works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Systolic → It is formed from "systole" (from Greek "systolē", meaning contraction) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "systolic" refers to something pertaining to the contraction phase of the heart cycle.

Memory Tip

Think of 'systole' which means contraction — so 'systolic' relates to the contraction phase of the heart.

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