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Systaltic

Sys-tal′tic

,

Adj.

[L.

systalticus

drawing together, Gr. [GREEK], from [GREEK] to draw together. Cf.

,

.]

(Physiol.)

Capable of, or taking place by, alternate contraction and dilatation;

as, the

systaltic

action of the heart

.