isovolumic

isovolumic definition - medical

i·so·vo·lu·mic (īˌsō-və-lo͞oˈmĭk) or i·so·vol·u·met·ric (-vŏlˌyo͝o-mĕtˈrĭk)

adjective
Occurring without an associated alteration in volume, especially relating to an early stage in ventricular systole.

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