auxotonic


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aux·o·ton·ic

(awk'sō-ton'ik),
Denoting the condition in which a contracting muscle shortens against an increasing load. Compare: isometric (2), isotonic (3).

auxotonic

[ôk′sōton′ik]
pertaining to muscle contractions that increase in force as the muscle shortens.

aux·o·ton·ic

(awk'sō-ton'ik)
Denoting the condition in which a contracting muscle shortens against an increasing load.
Compare: isometric (2) , isotonic (3)