Afterpotential
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Afterpotential is a noun meaning A small, transitory electrical potential that follows, and is dependent upon the main potential produced when a nerve is stimulated; seen as a small positive or negative spike on an oscillograph output.
Meaning
A small, transitory electrical potential that follows, and is dependent upon the main potential produced when a nerve is stimulated; seen as a small positive or negative spike on an oscillograph output.
Word Forms
- afterpotentials
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oscillatory, after-potential, postpotential, prepotential, prespike, afterpulse.
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