afterhyperpolarization en · NOUN
Etymology
From after- + hyperpolarization.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The hyperpolarizing phase of a neuron's action potential.
In sigma-1 KO animals, a reduced afterhyperpolarization results in a higher firing frequency and a stronger muscle contraction.
2015, Timur A. Mavlyutov et al., “Role of the Sigma-1 receptor in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)”, in Journal of pharmacological sciences, volume 127, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| afterhyperpolarizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |