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Meaning of inotropy in English:

inotropy

noun

Physiology

  • The contractile strength of muscle, especially heart muscle.

Pronunciation

inotropy

/ʌɪˈnɒtrəpi/ /ɪˈnɒtrəpi/

Origin

Early 20th century. From inotrop- + -y, after German Inotropie; compare -tropy.