diastolic
/ˌdaɪəˈstɑlɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood.
- The nurse recorded her diastolic number as 80.
- A healthy diastolic pressure is important for good heart function.
- The diastolic blood pressure reading is the lower number in a blood pressure measurement.
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