Inotropy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inotropy is a noun meaning (physiology) the force of muscle contraction.
Meaning
(physiology) the force of muscle contraction.
Example Sentences
In the present study, we describe moderate protection of EHTs against hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced stunning by NO and BNP. Both treatments induced apparent cardioprotection that was detected as a maintained contractile activity and inotropy.
Word Forms
- inotropies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inotropism, ionotropy, myoregulation, electrocontractility, dromotropy, myosignal.
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