peridiastole

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noun

The very brief period of time s between the systole and the diastole of the heart.

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Meanings

nounperidiastole (plural not attested)
  1. no pluralobsoletemedicineThe very brief period of time s between the systole and the diastole of the heart.

Origin

From peri- + diastole.

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APA

peridiastole. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peridiastole

MLA

“peridiastole.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peridiastole. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “peridiastole,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peridiastole.

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