hyperpolarize
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verb \ˌhī-pər-ˈpō-lə-ˌrīz\Definition of HYPERPOLARIZE
transitive verb
: to produce an increase in potential difference across (a biological membrane)
intransitive verb
: to undergo or produce an increase in potential difference across something
— hy·per·po·lar·i·za·tion \-ˌpō-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
First Known Use of HYPERPOLARIZE
1946
hy·per·po·lar·ize
verb (Medical Dictionary)hy·per·po·lar·izedor chiefly British ; hy·per·po·lar·ised; hy·per·po·lar·iz·ingor chiefly British ; hy·per·po·lar·is·ing
Medical Definition of HYPERPOLARIZE
transitive verb
: to produce an increase in potential difference across (a biological membrane) <a hyperpolarized nerve cell>
intransitive verb
: to undergo or produce an increase in potential difference across something
—hy·per·po·lar·iza·tion also British hy·per·po·lar·isa·tion \-ˌpō-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən\ (audio pronunciation) noun
Variants of HYPERPOLARIZE
hy·per·po·lar·ize also British hy·per·po·lar·ise \ˌhī-pər-ˈpō-lə-ˌrīz\ (audio pronunciation)
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