Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dromic
Adjective
/ˈdrō-mik/

Definition
Relating to movement or motion, particularly in terms of the transmission of physical forces or energy such as in the context of dromotropic effects on the heart.

Examples
- The dromic effects of certain medications can help regulate heart rhythm.
- Researchers are studying the dromic properties of new compounds that affect cardiac conduction.
- In the context of physiology, dromic functions are crucial for maintaining a healthy heart rate.

Meaning
Dromic refers to the characteristics or effects of dromotropism, which is the alteration in the conduction speed of electrical impulses through the heart’s conduction system.

Synonyms
- Conductive
- Transformational
- Motion-related