auxotonic

auxotonic
Denoting the condition in which a contracting muscle shortens against an increasing load. Cf.:isometric (2), isotonic (3).

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auxo·ton·ic (awk″so-tonґik) [auxo- + tonic] contracting against increasing resistance.

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