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chronotropic

[kron-uh-trop-ik, -troh-pik]
adjective
  1. affecting the rate or timing of a physiologic process, as the heart rate.
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Origin of chronotropic

chrono- + -tropic
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chronotropic in Medicine

chronotropic

(krŏn′ə-trŏp′ĭk, -trō′pĭk)
adj.
  1. Affecting the rate of rhythmic movements, such as the heartbeat.
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