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DIASTOLE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Heart
DEF

The dilatation, or period of dilatation, of the heart, especially of the ventricles; it coincides with the interval between the second and the first heart sound.

Key term(s)
  • dilatation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cœur
DEF

Phase périodique du cycle cardiaque pendant laquelle une cavité se dilate et se remplit de sang.

PHR

Diastole artérielle, auriculaire, ventriculaire.

Key term(s)
  • dilatation

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Corazón
DEF

Movimiento de dilatación del corazón [...].

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