cardiotonic

cardiotonic definition - medical

car·di·o·ton·ic (kärˌdē-ō-tŏnˈĭk)

adjective
Relating to or having a favorable effect upon the action of the heart.

Related Forms:

  • carˌdi·o·tonˈic noun

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