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sys·tal·tic (sis tal′tik, -tôl′-)
adjective
characterized by alternate contraction and dilatation, as the action of the heart
Etymology: LL systalticus < Gr systaltikos, drawing together < systellein, to draw together < syn-, together + stellein, to set up, order < IE base *stel- > still
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