Starling's law

noun

Star·​ling's law

ˈstärliŋz-

: a statement in physiology: a muscle that is stretched within normal limits at the time of stimulation contracts more strongly than one that is completely relaxed

Word History

Etymology

after Ernest H. Starling †1927 English physiologist

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