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   treppe
   A phenomenon in cardiac muscle first observed by H.P. Bowditch; if a number of stimuli of the same intensity are sent into the muscle after a quiescent period, the first few contractions of the series show a successive increase in amplitude (strength). ... Synonym: staircase phenomenon. ... Origin: ...
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   treppe
   (trep´ә) German word meaning staircase. It is used for the gradual increase in muscular contraction following rapidly repeated stimulation.
   Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
   
   
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   treppe
   Type: Term Pronunciation: trep′eh Definitions: 1. A phenomenon in cardiac muscle first observed by H.P. Bowditch; if a number of stimuli of the same intensity are sent into the muscle after a quiescent period, the first few contractions of the series show a successive increase in amplitude (st...
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