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systolic murmur

systolic murmur

1 7.0
A soft sound the heart makes when it squeezes
  • noun
  • /sɪˈstɑlɪk ˈmɜrmər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : murmullos sistólicos
  • A faint systolic murmur was audible when she used the stethoscope.

Examples

  • On examination, the doctor detected a systolic murmur over the patient's chest.

  • Many heart conditions can cause a systolic murmur to develop in patients.

  • The doctor detected a systolic murmur during the examination.

  • Many patients with a systolic murmur need further testing.

  • The doctor noted that the patient's heart had a systolic murmur during the examination.

  • During the check-up, the nurse detected a faint systolic murmur that required further investigation.

  • Listening to the heart, the physician identified a systolic murmur that indicated possible valve issues.

Synonyms

murmur
vssystolic murmur
  • Specialized
12 6.9

A soft, unusual sound heard when the heart beats that may show a problem with valves or blood flow

is restricted to the contraction part of the heartbeat rather than other parts
heart murmur
vssystolic murmur
  • Specialized
5 3.9

An unusual sound during a heartbeat that may show a problem with the valves in the heart

is heard only during the contraction phase rather than at any time
cardiac murmur
vssystolic murmur
  • Specialized
4.9

An unusual sound during a heartbeat that may show a problem with heart valves or blood flow

is heard specifically during the contraction phase of the heartbeat

Surface Forms

systolic murmur singular
systolic murmurs plural

Morphology

systolic + murmur

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'systolic' specifies the timing (during heart contraction) and 'murmur' names the abnormal heart sound, so the combined meaning is simply 'a murmur occurring during systole.' This is a literal, compositional medical description that a learner who knows both constituent meanings can derive.

Etymology

Systolic murmur comes from two parts: systolic (when the heart squeezes) and murmur (a soft, unusual sound). So it paints the image of a gentle extra noise a doctor might hear with a stethoscope while the heart is squeezing, which is why it means a sound heard during 'systole'.