presphygmic

presphygmic
Preceding the pulse beat; denoting a brief interval following the filling of the ventricles with blood before their contraction forces open the semilunar valves, corresponding to the isovolumic contraction period. [pre- + G. sphygmos, pulse]

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  • presphygmic — (ˈ)prē+ adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary pre + sphygmic : occurring before the pulse beat a presphygmic arterial thrill …   Useful english dictionary

  • presphygmic — pre·sphygmic …   English syllables

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