contractility

Meanings

• noun

  The ability of a muscle or heart to contract and shorten, thereby producing force and motion.

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Variants

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contractile , contractilities , contractility , contract , contracted , contractibilities , contractibility , contractible , contracting , contracts

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Etymology

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From the Latin contrahere, to draw together.

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Trivia

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1. Contractility is measured in units of force per unit length, such as grams per centimeter squared (g/cm^2).

2. Increased contractility can lead to an increased heart rate and cardiac output.

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Related Concepts

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1. Myocardial contractility: The force of contraction of the heart muscle.

2. Muscle contractility: The ability of a muscle to shorten and generate force.

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Contractility is a fundamental property of muscles and the heart. In cardiology, contractility refers to the force of heart muscle contraction, which is an important factor in determining cardiac output. In physiology, contractility is a property of muscles, and is measured by the tension developed per unit length of muscle fibers.

How to Memorize "contractility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a muscle or heart contracting and shortening, like a fist closing or a heart pumping.

2. associate
   

   - Associate contractility with the ability of muscles and the heart to move and generate force.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Can Really Hurt You' to remember that contractility is the ability of muscles and the heart to contract.

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