chronotropic

[ kron-uh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]

adjective

1. affecting the rate or timing of a physiologic process, as the heart rate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chronotropic¹

chrono- + -tropic

Example Sentences

Rate responsive pacing is given a Class IIa indication in those with documented chronotropic incompetence. 

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