Preceding the pulse beat; denoting a brief interval following the filling of the ventricles with blood before their contraction forces open the semilunar valves, corresponding to the isovolumic contraction period. ... Origin: pre-+ G. Sphygmos, pulse ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: prē-sfig′mik Definitions: 1. Preceding the pulse beat; denoting a brief interval following the filling of the ventricles with blood before their contraction forces open the semilunar valves, corresponding to the isovolumic contraction period.
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