Word: hemisystole
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hem
i
sys
to
le
Definition: The contraction of the left ventricle alternating with that of the right ventricle, instead of both contracting together
Morphemes:
Affix: hemi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Half.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: before
Affix: fīgō
Language: la
Decoded: figo
Meaning: I fix”, “I fasten”, “I affix
Affix: systole
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σύν
Language: grc
Decoded: sun
Meaning: together
Affix: στέλλω
Language: grc
Decoded: stello
Meaning: to send