chronotropism

chronotropism
Modification of the rate of a periodic movement, e.g., the heartbeat, through some external influence. [chrono- + G. trope, turn, change]
- negative c. retardation of movement, especially of the heart rate.
- positive c. acceleration of movement, especially of the heart rate.

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chro·not·ro·pism krə-'nä-trə-.piz-əm n interference with the rate of the heartbeat

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chro·not·ro·pism (kro-notґro-piz-əm) modulation of the regularity of a periodic movement, such as the heart beat.

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