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contraction
The rhythmic squeezing of the heart muscle that causes blood to be pumped out of the heart chambers and into the body. Each contraction produces a heartbeat.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Medical devices
- Category: Cardiac supplies
- Company: Boston Scientific
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