thermosystaltic

thermosystaltic
Relating to thermosystaltism. [thermo- + G. systaltikos, contractile]

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ther·mo·sys·tal·tic (thur″mo-sis-tawlґtik) [thermo- + systaltic] contracting under the influence or stimulus of heat; pertaining to thermosystaltism.

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  • Thermosystaltic — Ther mo*sys*tal tic, a. [Thermo + systaltic.] (Physiol.) Influenced in its contraction by heat or cold; said of a muscle. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • thermosystaltism — Contraction, as of the muscles, under the influence of heat. [see thermosystaltic] * * * ther·mo·sys·tal·tism (thur″mo sisґtəl tiz əm) [thermo + Gr. systellein to contract] muscular contraction in response to temperature changes …   Medical dictionary

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