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holosystolic

holosystolic

1 9.9
A heart sound that lasts through the whole time the heart squeezes to push blood
  • adjective
  • /ˌhoʊloʊsɪsˈtɑlɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : holosistólico
  • A holosystolic sound can indicate certain types of heart valve problems.

Examples

  • The patient exhibited a holosystolic murmur during the examination.

  • Doctors listen for holosystolic murmurs to help diagnose heart conditions.

  • The cardiologist noted a holosystolic murmur during the patient's heart examination.

  • A holosystolic sound is often a sign of mitral regurgitation.

  • The doctor detected a holosystolic murmur during the patient's examination.

  • During the echocardiogram, the technician noted the presence of a holosystolic sound.

  • The holosystolic nature of the murmur indicated a significant heart condition.

How Long

holosystolic
  • Specialized
1 9.9
systolic
  • Specialized
8 6.5

Surface Forms

holosystolic positive

Morphology

holosystolic = systolic (semi-transparent) = holo + systole + ic

Formed by the combining form 'holo-' meaning 'whole' attached to 'systolic'; the composition is semantically regular but uses specialized medical combining forms that are not familiar to average learners.

Etymology

Holosystolic combines holo- meaning 'whole', seen in holistic, and systole meaning 'the heart's squeeze', as in systolic blood pressure, so a holosystolic murmur is one that happens during the whole time of the heart's squeeze.