Catelectrotonus — Cat e*lec*trot o*nus, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? down + ? (see {Electro }) + ? tone.] (Physics) The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the cathode or negative electrode, on the passage of a current of electricity through it.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
catelectrotonus — cat·elec·trot·o·nus … English syllables
catelectrotonus — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ˈträtənəs noun Etymology: New Latin, from cata + electrotonus : the local depolarization and increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the negative electrode or cathode; also : the passage of a current of electricity… … Useful english dictionary
catelectrotonic — |kad.əˌlektrə|tänik, d.əlˌe adjective Etymology: New Latin catelectrotonus + English ic : of, relating to, or caused by catelectrotonus … Useful english dictionary
Catelectrotonic — Cat e*lec tro*ton ic, a. (Physics) Relating to, or characterized by, catelectrotonus. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Electrotonus — E lec*trot o*nus, n. [NL., fr. combining form electro + Gr. ? tension.] (Physiol.) The modified condition of a nerve, when a constant current of electricity passes through any part of it. See {Anelectrotonus}, and {Catelectrotonus}. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
anelectrotonus — Changes in excitability and conductivity in a nerve or muscle cell in the neighborhood of the anode during the passage of a constant electric current. [anelectrode + G. tonos, tension] * * * an·elec·trot·o·nus .an əl .ek trät ən əs … Medical dictionary
electrotonus — Changes in excitability and conductivity in a nerve or muscle cell caused by the passage of a constant electric current. SEE ALSO: catelectrotonus, anelectrotonus. SYN: galvanotonus (1). [e … Medical dictionary
law — 1. A principle or rule. 2. A statement of fact detailing a sequence or relation of phenomena that is invariable under given conditions. SEE ALSO: principle, rule, theorem. [A.S. lagu] Alexander l. states that a jerky nystagmus becomes worse when… … Medical dictionary
polarity — 1. The property of having two opposite poles, as that possessed by a magnet. 2. The possession of opposite properties or characteristics. 3. The direction or orientation of positivity relative to negativity. 4. The direction along a… … Medical dictionary
