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Diastole Definition & Meaning

diastole
noun
  1. the widening of the chambers of the heart between two contractions when the chambers fill with blood

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What does diastole mean?
the widening of the chambers of the heart between two contractions when the chambers fill with blood
What part of speech is diastole?
Diastole is a noun.

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