Definition (1):
A substance that alters the force of muscular contraction.
[ino- + G. tropos, a turning, change]
Positive inotropic: agent that strengthens the force of muscular contraction.
Negative inotropic: agent that weakens the force of muscular contraction.
References:
(1) http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Inotropic+state
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