Diastole

See also: diastole and diástole

German

Etymology

From New Latin diastole, itself based on Ancient Greek διαστολή (diastolḗ, separation, drawing asunder).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [diaˈstoːlə]
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Noun

Diastole f (genitive Diastole, plural Diastolen)

  1. diastole
    Antonym: Systole

Declension

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