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the normal rhythmic contraction of the heart
- systolethe normal rhythmic contraction of the heart
- systolethe normal rhythmic contraction of the heart
- systolesSYSTOLE, the normal rhythmic contraction of the heart
- systolicpertaining to a systole (the normal rhythmic contraction of the heart)
- dopaminedopamine preparation used to increase the force of contraction of the heart in the treatment of shock
- fibrillate(of a muscle, esp. in the heart) Make a quivering movement due to uncoordinated contraction of the individual fibrils
- fibrillating(of a muscle, esp. in the heart) Make a quivering movement due to uncoordinated contraction of the individual fibrils
- fibrillated(of a muscle, esp. in the heart) Make a quivering movement due to uncoordinated contraction of the individual fibrils
- fibrillates(of a muscle, esp. in the heart) Make a quivering movement due to uncoordinated contraction of the individual fibrils
- antiperistalsisthe action of intestinal waves of contraction contrary to normal, from anus to mouth, forcing the contents of the intestine upwards
- antiperistalsesANTIPERISTALSIS, the action of intestinal waves of contraction contrary to normal, from anus to mouth, forcing the contents of the intestine upwards
- diastolethe normal rhythmical dilation of the heart
- diastolesDIASTOLE, the normal rhythmical dilation of the heart
- diastolethe normal rhythmical dilatation of the heart during which the chambers are filling with blood
- defibrillationThe stopping of fibrillation of the heart by administering a controlled electric shock in order to allow restoration of the normal rhythm
- fibrillationuncoordinated contraction of muscle-fibres in the heart
- fibrillationsFIBRILLATION, uncoordinated contraction of muscle-fibres in the heart
- inotropicaffecting or controlling muscular contraction, esp of the heart