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