Systolic (adjective)

1. Relating to the contraction of the heart muscle and the ejection of blood from the heart during each heartbeat.
2. Relating to the highest or maximum pressure within the arteries during the contraction of the heart.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from systole "contraction of the heart" + -ic.

Examples:

1. The systolic pressure reading was higher than the normal range.
2. The systolic murmur indicated a problem with the heart's contraction.
3. The systolic blood pressure measurement is taken during the heart's contraction.
4. The systolic function of the heart is crucial for proper blood flow.
5. The systolic pressure wave can be seen on an ECG monitor.