inotropic

i·no·trop·ic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-nuh-trop-ik, -troh-pik, ahy-nuh-]
- /ˌi nəˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk, ˌaɪ nə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-nuh-trop-ik, -troh-pik, ahy-nuh-]
- /ˌi nəˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk, ˌaɪ nə-/

Definitions of inotropic word

adjective inotropic influencing the contractility of muscular tissue. 1
noun inotropic Modifying the force or speed of contraction of muscles. 1
adjective inotropic affecting or controlling the contraction of muscles, esp those of the heart 0
adjective inotropic Affecting the force of muscle contraction. e.g. inotropic heart drugs. 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; < Greek īno- (combining form of ī́s fiber, sinew) + -tropic

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