SYSTALTIC

Etymology

Adjective

systaltic (not comparable)

(biology) Capable of, or taking place by, alternate contraction and dilatation.

(music) Of Ancient Greek music: having a depressing influence.

Coordinate terms

• (music): diastaltic, hesychastic

Source: Wiktionary


Sys*tal"tic, a. Etym: [L. systalticus drawing together, Gr. Sustaltic, Systole.] (Physiol.)

Definition: Capable of, or taking place by, alternate contraction and dilatation; as, the systaltic action of the heart.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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