Modification of the rate of a periodic movement, e.g., the heartbeat, through some external influence. ... Origin: chrono-+ G. Trope, turn, change ... Negative chronotropism, retardation of movement, especially of the heart rate. ... Positive chronotropism, acceleration of movement, especially of the heart rate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(kro-not´ro-piz-әm) interference with regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kro-not′rō-pizm Definitions: 1. Modification of the rate of a periodic movement, the heartbeat, through some external influence.
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chronotropism 1. Modification of the rate of a periodic movement, e.g., the heartbeat, through some external influence. 2. Interference with the regularity of periodic movement; such as, the heart beat. 3. An orientation response due to age; used particularly with reference to the movement of leaves in plants.
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