Diastolic (adjective)

1. Relating to or denoting the lowest pressure of the blood in the arteries, which occurs in the intervals between beats of the heart.
2. Relating to the widening of a blood vessel.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from greek diastolē "separation" (from diistanai "to separate") + -ic.

Examples:

1. A high diastolic pressure is a common sign of hypertension.
2. The diastolic reading on the blood pressure monitor was 80.
3. The diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle is important for blood flow.
4. The diastolic period allowed the heart to refill with blood.
5. The diastolic function of the heart can be affected by many factors.