lusitropy
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Derived from Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lúsis, “loosing, releasing, ransoming”, noun) + -tropy (“condition of exhibiting (such) a behavior”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (General American) IPA(key): /luˈsɪ.tɹəp.i/
Noun
[edit]lusitropy (uncountable)
- (physiology) myocardial relaxation
- Antonym: inotropy
Related terms
[edit]References
[edit]- “lusitropy” in Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. (2012).