What does the cryptic crossword clue "Concerning muscle contractions, getting treated is costly (8)" mean?

The definition is "Concerning muscle contractions,". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ISCOSTLY ("is costly") [anagram: "treated"] = SYSTOLIC; definition: "Concerning muscle contractions," The answer is SYSTOLIC.

Concerning muscle contractions, getting treated is costly (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29013 | 13 Across | 2023-03-09 flower

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