Where does “chronotropism” come from?

chronotropism (English) comes from English chrono-, from Ancient Greek Χρόνος — time (in the abstract sense).

chronotropism (English): Modification of the regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action

Definitions

  1. Modification of the regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action

Ancestry of “chronotropism”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishchrono-time
2Ancient GreekΧρόνοςtime (in the abstract sense)
Every word from Ancient Greek Χρόνος →Every word from English chrono- →
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