electroporation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɪˌlɛktɹoʊpɔˈɹeɪʃən/
Etymology
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English poration English electroporation From electro- + poration.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) the creation of transient pores in the cell membrane, through the application of a high-voltage electrical pulse
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electroporations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
coelectroporation · nanoelectroporation · postelectroporation
Relateds
electroporate · electroporatic · electropore · electroporator