inotropic

[ ee-nuh-trop-ik, -troh-pik, ahy-nuh- ]

adjective

, Physiology.

1. influencing the contractility of muscular tissue.

inotropic

/ ˌɪnəˈtrɒpɪk; ˌaɪnə- /

adjective

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

   inotropic drugs

Word History and Origins

Origin of inotropic¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inotropic¹

C20: from Greek, from is (stem in- ) tendon + -tropic

Example Sentences

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