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Electrotonus
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Eˊlec-trot′o-nus
,Noun.
[NL., fr. combining form
electro-
+ Gr. [GREEK] tension.] (Physiol.)
The modified condition of a nerve, when a constant current of electricity passes through any part of it. See
Anelectrotonus
, and Catelectrotonus
. Definition 2024
electrotonus
electrotonus
English
Noun
electrotonus (uncountable)
- (biology) The variation of the excitability and conductivity of a nerve or muscle as an electric current passes through it