chronaxie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɹɒnæksi/
Etymology
Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, “time”) + ἄξων (áxōn, “axis”)
Meanings
- The minimum time over which an electric current must be applied in order to stimulate a muscle fiber or nerve cell.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chronaxies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |