An inotrope (p; from Greek in-, meaning fibre or sinew) is an agent that alters the force or energy of muscular contractions. Negatively inotropic agents weaken the force of muscular contractions. Positively inotropic agents increase the strength of muscular contraction. The term inotropic state is most commonly used in reference to various drugs ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: in′ō-trōp Definitions: 1. A substance that alters the force of muscular contraction.
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