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inotropic, a. Physiol.|aɪn-, ɪnəʊˈtrəʊpɪk, -ˈtrɒpɪk|
[ad. G. inotrop (T. W. Engelmann 1896, in Arch. f. ges. Physiol. LXII. 555): see ino- and -tropic.]
Modifying the contractility of muscle.
1903Sci. Amer. Suppl. 4 July 22992/3 The author describes..as inotropic such [influences] as lessen or destroy contractibility. 1971Nature 25 June 531/1 An automated system for monitoring both the chronotropic and inotropic effects of chemical and physical agents.
So iˈnotropism, modification of the contractility of muscle.
1902[see dromotropic a.]. 1971Nature 25 June 531/1 Although inotropism is defined as a change in force, by measuring changes in optical density, we can measure indirectly the relative elongation and contraction of the cells during each contraction cycle. |