lusitropy

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Etymology

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Derived from Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lúsis, “loosing, releasing, ransoming”, noun) +‎ -tropy (“condition of exhibiting (such) a behavior”).

Pronunciation

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Nomen

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lusitropy (uncountable)

  1. (physiology) myocardial relaxation
    Antonym: inotropy
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References

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  • “lusitropy” in Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. (2012).
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