lusitropy

== English == === Etymology === Derived from Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs, “loosing, releasing, ransoming”, noun) +‎ -tropy (“condition of exhibiting (such) a behavior”). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /luˈsɪ.tɹəp.i/ === Noun === lusitropy (uncountable) (physiology) myocardial relaxation Antonym: inotropy ==== Related terms ==== lusitropic === References === “lusitropy” in Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. (2012).