Systolic vs. Diastolic — What's the Difference?

The rhythmic contraction of the heart, especially of the ventricles, by which blood is driven through the aorta and pulmonary artery after each dilation or diastole.

(Physiology) The normal rhythmically occurring relaxation and dilatation of the heart chambers, especially the ventricles, during which they fill with blood.

Pertaining to a systole or heart contraction

The lengthening of a normally short syllable in Greek and Latin verse.

(computing) Relating to a systolic array

Pertaining to a diastole.

(maths) Relating to the mathematical concept of a systole

Of or pertaining to diastole.

Of or pertaining to systole, or contraction; contracting; esp., relating to the systole of the heart; as, systolic murmur.

Of or relating to a diastole or happening during a diastole

Of or relating to a systole or happing during a systole