VENTRICULAR DIASTOLE
\vɛntɹˈɪkjʊlə dˈa͡ɪəstˌə͡ʊl], \vɛntɹˈɪkjʊlə dˈaɪəstˌəʊl], \v_ɛ_n_t_ɹ_ˈɪ_k_j_ʊ_l_ə d_ˈaɪ_ə_s_t_ˌəʊ_l]\
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The dilatation of the ventricles of the heart; this is brought about by the relaxation of the ventricular walls, the inflow of venous blood from the auricles, and, finally, by the auricular systole. While the ventricle is in d., it may be said to be at rest; it comprises three-fifths of the time of an entire cardiac cycle. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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