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inotropic (ˌɪnəˈtrɒpɪk ; ˌaɪnə-)

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adjective

affecting or controlling the contraction of muscles, esp those of the heart ⇒ inotropic drugs

Word Origin

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

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