English word tachysystole comes from English systole, English tachy- (Fast.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| systole | English (eng) | (physiology) The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries.. (prosody) A shortening of a naturally long vowel. |
| tachy- | English (eng) | Fast. |
| tachysystole | English (eng) | (medicine) A condition of excessively frequent uterine contractions during pregnancy. |