systaltic
pronunciation
How to pronounce systaltic in British English: UK [sɪs'tæltɪk]
How to pronounce systaltic in American English: US [sɪs'tæltɪk]
Word Origin
- systaltic (adj.)
- "alternately contracting and dilating," 1670s, from Late Latin systalticus, from Greek systaltikos "drawing together," from stem of systellein, related to systole (see systole).