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diastolic

 

[ daɪəˈstɒlɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical measurement

Diastolic refers to the phase of the heart cycle when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood. It is particularly important in measuring blood pressure, where diastolic pressure indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats. A normal diastolic reading is essential for determining overall cardiovascular health. High diastolic pressure can indicate health concerns such as hypertension.

Synonyms

relaxation phase, resting phase

Examples of usage

  • The diastolic pressure should ideally be below 80 mmHg.
  • Doctors monitor diastolic readings to assess heart health.
  • High diastolic levels may lead to heart disease.

Translations

Translations of the word "diastolic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diastólico

🇮🇳 डायस्टोलिक

🇩🇪 diastolisch

🇮🇩 diastolik

🇺🇦 діастолічний

🇵🇱 rozkurczowy

🇯🇵 拡張期の

🇫🇷 diastolique

🇪🇸 diastólico

🇹🇷 diastolik

🇰🇷 이완기

🇸🇦 الانبساطي

🇨🇿 diastolický

🇸🇰 diastolický

🇨🇳 舒张期的

🇸🇮 diastoličen

🇮🇸 diastólískur

🇰🇿 диастолалық

🇬🇪 დიასტოლური

🇦🇿 diastolik

🇲🇽 diastólico

Word origin

The term 'diastolic' is derived from the Greek word 'diastolē', which means 'a separating' or 'a widening'. This term was combined with the suffix '-ic', commonly used in English to form adjectives. The word was first used in the early 19th century in medical literature to describe the heart's relaxation phase. Over time, the term has become crucial in the understanding of cardiovascular health and has been widely adopted in both medical and general vocabulary to describe blood pressure measurements. As our understanding of the human body and its functions has evolved, so too has the use of 'diastolic' in discussions around heart health and medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,390, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.