systaltic adjective.
[sɪ'staltɪk] Now
rare.
L17.[Late Latin systalticus from Greek sustaltikos, from sun- SYN- + staltos verbal adjective from stal- stem of stellein put, place.]1. Physiology. Of the nature of contraction, esp. with alternate contraction and dilatation.
L17.2. Of ancient Greek music: causing sadness or tender emotion.
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