
Diastolic
Heart Relaxation
Used to describe the heart's resting phase during a beat cycle where it fills with blood.
His diastolic phase is longer due to his athletic conditioning.
Blood Pressure
Refers to the lower number in blood pressure measurements, indicating heart relaxation.
The nurse noted a diastolic reading of 78, which is healthy.
Medical Context
Primarily used in medical or health-related discussions, not in everyday conversation.
The cardiologist explained the significance of diastolic function.