Meanings
- alternativenot comparableAlternative form of preejection.
Gingerly pulling the pre-ejection lever and tossing precious maps, kneepads, and finally his helmet—which could get snagged and tear one's head off—he pulled the ejection-seat face curtain safely into place and banged a fist down on the eject button.
2005, Leon Wagener, One Giant Leap: Neil Armstrong's Stellar American Journey, →ISBN
plural pre-ejections
- alternativeAlternative form of preejection.
Wall motions are lower during ejection than during pre-ejection and isovolumic relaxation periods suggesting that a lot of energy is used when mitral and aortic valves are closed.
2010, Petros Nihoyannopoulos, Joseph Kisslo, Echocardiography, →ISBN, page 85
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