auxotonic

/ (ˌɔːksəˈtɒnɪk) /

adjective

(of muscle contraction) occurring against increasing force

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Words nearby auxotonic

auxo-, auxocardia, auxochrome, auxocyte, auxospore, auxotonic, auxotroph, auxotrophic, av, av node, av.
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Medical definitions for auxotonic

auxotonic
[ ôk′sə-tŏn′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to a muscle contracting to accommodate an increasing load.
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