anelectrotonic
|an-e-lec-tro-ton-ic|
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/ˌæn.ɪˌlɛk.trəˈtɑː.nɪk/
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/ˌæn.ɪˌlɛk.trəˈtɒn.ɪk/
not exhibiting electrotonus
Etymology
'anelectrotonic' originates from the combination of the prefix 'an-' meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'electrotonic', which relates to 'electrotonus' (a change in electrical potential in nerve or muscle tissue).
'anelectrotonic' was formed in English by combining 'an-' and 'electrotonic', following scientific naming conventions in physiology.
Initially, it meant 'not exhibiting electrotonus', and it still retains this specific physiological meaning today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or exhibiting anelectrotonus, a physiological state in nerve or muscle tissue where electrical excitability is decreased due to the influence of an electric current.
The anelectrotonic region of the nerve showed reduced responsiveness to stimulation.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 21:21