inotrope


in·o·trope

(in'ō-trōp), A substance that alters the force of muscular contraction. [ino- + G. tropos, a turning, change]

inotropic

(ē″nŏ″trō′pik, ī″nŏ-) [Gr. inos, fiber + -tropic] 1. Influencing the force of muscular contractility.2. An agent that influences the force of muscular contraction. inotrope (ē′nŏ-trōp″, ī″nŏ) inotropism (ē″trō′pizm)

negatively inotropic

Pert. to an agent that weakens the force of muscular contraction.

positively inotropic

Pert. to an agent that strengthens the force of muscular contraction.