cardiotonic

[ kahr-dee-oh-ton-ik ]

adjective

1. having a tonic effect on the action of the heart.

noun

1. a cardiotonic substance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cardiotonic¹

First recorded in 1935–40; cardio- + tonic

Example Sentences

“It can only be used as a temporary cardiotonic for the private sector, but it could end up with more problems in the economy if it’s adopted in a long run.”

From Wall Street Journal