Blood pressure readings Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Friday, August 20, 2004 · 29-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, August 20, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 20, 2004 · 29-Across · 8 letters
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the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricles) to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery
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