protodiastole

noun

pro·​to·​di·​as·​to·​le ˌprōt-ō-dī-ˈas-tə-(ˌ)lē How to pronounce protodiastole (audio)
1
: the period just before aortic valve closure
2
: the period just after aortic valve closure

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“Protodiastole.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/protodiastole. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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