action potential

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Synonyms: action potentials

Antonyms: action potentials

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physiology}} A [[short-term]] change in the [[electrical]] [[potential]] that [[travel]]s along a [[cell]] such as a [[nerve]] or [[muscle fiber]]. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}

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