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Etymology
1. asystole
noun. absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death.
Synonyms
Etymology
- a- (English)
- a- (Anglo-Norman)
- systole (English)
Sentences with asystole
1. Noun, singular or mass
High potassium can ultimately cause your individual muscle fibers to become uncoordinated, leading to muscle twitching and a heart rhythm disorder known as ventricular fibrillation or asystole.
