afterpotential

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Meaning

1. noun 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.

Similar words

oscillatory after-potential postpotential prepotential prespike afterpulse aftersensation prepulse afterglow afterimpression

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