Meaning Of The Word Diastole

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diastole in American English
the usual rhythmic dilatation of the heart, esp. of the ventricles, following each contraction (systole), during which the heart muscle relaxes and the chambers fill with blood
noun: the normal rhythmical dilatation of the heart during which the chambers are filling with blood

diastole in British English
noun: the dilatation of the chambers of the heart that follows each contraction, during which they refill with blood

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