systemic heart

noun

: the part of the heart propelling blood through the systemic circulation
specifically : the left atrium and ventricle of higher vertebrates

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“Systemic heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/systemic%20heart. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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