systolic

American  

[si-stol-ik] / sɪˈstɒl ɪk /

adjective

1. (of blood pressure) indicating the maximum arterial pressure occurring during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.

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Other Word Forms

• hypersystolic
  adjective
• postsystolic
  adjective
• presystolic
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of systolic

First recorded in 1685–95; systole + -ic

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Compare meaning

How does systolic compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• systolic vs. diastolic

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Example Sentences

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systolic

These included reductions in systolic blood pressure, which measures pressure when the heart contracts, and diastolic blood pressure, which measures pressure when the heart relaxes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

After that, the wearable started sending my systolic and diastolic numbers to the Hilo app eight to 10 times a day.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Another compound called quinic acid has been linked to lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026

The study followed 216 adults across seven communities and tracked changes in 24-hour systolic blood pressure at 12 weeks and again at 52 weeks.

From Science Daily ● May 10, 2026

His chest exam, heart exam, and ECG are normal, and his systolic blood pressure is 165, meaning it doesn’t qualify as an urgent factor.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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