Bathmotropic
Bathmotropic
Bathmotropic (pronunciation: /bæθˈmɒtrɪpɪk/) is a term used in Medicine and Physiology to describe the effect on the excitability of a cell membrane, particularly in the context of heart muscle cells or Cardiomyocytes.
Etymology
The term 'Bathmotropic' is derived from the Greek words 'bathmos' meaning 'step' or 'degree', and 'tropos' meaning 'turn'. In the medical context, it refers to the degree to which a stimulus can change the excitability of a cell.
Related Terms
- Chronotropic: Refers to the effect on the rate of contraction of the heart.
- Dromotropic: Refers to the effect on the conduction speed in the AV node, and subsequently the rate of electrical impulses in the heart.
- Inotropic: Refers to the effect on the strength of contraction of the heart.
- Lusitropic: Refers to the effect on the relaxation aspects of the heart's contractions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bathmotropic
- Wikipedia's article - Bathmotropic
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