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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

diastolic

/dɪˈæstɒlɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does diastolic mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting the lowest pressure in the cardiac cycle, occurring between heartbeats, or relating to the lowest point of a curve or a wave.

Example

"The doctor measured the patient's diastolic blood pressure to ensure it was within a healthy range."

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