chronotropism

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noun

Modification of the regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action

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chronotropy
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Meanings

noun
  1. medicineModification of the regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action

    Synonyms: chronotropy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounModification of the regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action

Similar
chronotropy
Also see
chronotropy

Origin

From chrono- + -tropism.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

protochronism
Cite this entry
APA

chronotropism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chronotropism

MLA

“chronotropism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chronotropism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chronotropism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chronotropism.

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