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inotropic

American

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

adjective

Physiology.

influencing the contractility of muscular tissue.

inotropic British

/ ˌɪnəˈtrɒpɪk, ˌaɪnə- /

adjective

affecting or controlling the contraction of muscles, esp those of the heart

inotropic drugs

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Etymology

Origin of inotropic

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

Example Sentences

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From the American Journal of Therapeutics: It “exerts no effect on the coronary flow, contractility, blood pressure, or heart rate. It has no significant negative inotropic or vasodilatory properties at rest or during exercise.”

From Washington Post

She had four choices: heart transplant, heart pump, inotropic drug therapy or hospice.

From Washington Times

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