chronotropism /chro·not·ro·pism/ (kro-not´ro-pizm) interference with regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action.chronotro´pic
chronotropism
chronotropism [kro-not´ro-pizm]
chro·not·ro·pism (kr -n t r-p z m)n. The modification of the rate of a periodic movement, such as the heartbeat, through some external influence. |
chronotropism
[krənot′rəpiz′əm]
Etymology: Gk, chronos + trepein, to turn
the act or process of affecting the regularity of a periodic function, especially interference with the rate of the heartbeat. chronotropic, adj.
chronotropism [kro-not´ro-pizm]
interference with regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action.
chronotropism
interference with regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action.
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