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Etymology of the English word systole

the English word systole
derived from the Late Latin word systole
derived from the Greek word sustole, συστολή (contraction)
derived from the Greek word sustellein, συστέλλω

Date

The earliest known usage of systole in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

systolic

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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